MaST is proud to announce the launch of the new Media Center Resource site. The new site includes many features that are useful to parents and students. Some features include upcoming events, Media Center news, student work gallery, student videos and tutorials, database access, online library catalog, recommended books, websites and apps, as well as, information on the technology available to students.
Check it out at http://library.mastccs.org!
It seems as if September 20th was MaST’s lucky day! Pennsylvania Secretary of Education, Ron Tomalis wanted to pay MaST a visit to see all of the innovative ways that MaST is enhancing their instruction. Secretary Tomalis was escorted by Mr. Swoyer, around the building, to individual student stations of all grade levels, where he was able to interact and collaborate with students, as if he was a student too! From the Media Center floor projection screen, to the Promethean Interactive Table, to iPads in the classroom, to the Mac Lab and 3D Printer, and eventually to the Fitness Center of the future for some Wii gaming, Mr. Tomalis saw first-hand just what makes MaST so special across the K-12 platform. Our students were engaged, informative, and telling of exactly what they were doing in all arenas. Overall, the secretary’s visit was a successful one, and we know that MaST was a glowing example of a Charter School for the city!
The City Council Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy held a public hearing on February 25th to investigate critical needs of developing a competitive workforce in Philadelphia. Expert panelists included members of the education sector, skilled labor, immigration and various industries including energy, healthcare, retail, manufacturing and technology.
Expert Panelists included Mr. Swoyer and Dr. William Hite, Superintendent of Philadelphia Schools.
Several executives and officials toured MaST throughout the day and were able to see how MaST’s technology enhances education on a daily basis.