The Collins Connection

The Collins Career Technical Center will be partnering with Strengths Center and ECOESC to pilot a student learning program focused on strengths-based leadership, learning, and development for students and educators during the 2022-23 school year. This program is based on the belief that every child has the potential to learn and that the best way to foster growth is through a positive lens. As part of the pilot program, select staff and students will receive CliftonStrengths assessments, and administrators, teachers, and counselors will receive personalized professional learning sessions and resources. The program will also include one-on-one coaching and consulting from strengths development experts and resources to support the effective communication of this work. The goal of the program is to better connect the community, staff well-being, personalized education, and student success through the utilization of student and staff strengths.

A school district has installed state-of-the-art air purification units in their facilities to support the health and well-being of students, staff, and faculty. The units, called NanoStrike™, are provided by Protect|ED and are able to disinfect the air by destroying pathogens at the cellular level, beyond the capabilities of traditional HVAC filters. The district made the decision to improve air quality, which has been largely overlooked and underfunded in school buildings for decades, with the support of federal funds. The NanoStrike™ units are supported by science, have been embraced by the medical community, and have been shown to reduce certain viruses and pathogens by up to 99.9 percent in clinical studies. They are also quiet and lightweight, and will not disrupt the learning environment. The district expects the units to improve the health, wellness, and academic experiences of their students in the coming year.