St. Ambrose University, Hand in Hand partner to expand research on learning through play Olivia Allen Dec 22, 2024 Dec 22, 2024 0 1 of 4 Children at Hand in Hand in Bettendorf enjoy the organization's outdoor playground/classroom space. CONTRIBUTED A child at Hand in Hand in Bettendorf plays on the organization's outdoor playground/classroom space. CONTRIBUTED A child at Hand in Hand in Bettendorf plays a xylophone at the organization's outdoor classroom space. CONTRIBUTED Children at Hand in Hand in Bettendorf enjoy a sensory table in the organization's outdoor classroom space. CONTRIBUTED Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Olivia Allen Students at St. Ambrose University are learning and teaching through play.kAm~G6C E96 A2DE J62C[ DEF56?ED :? E96 62C=J 49:=59@@5 65F42E:@? 2?5 5@4E@C2= @44FA2E:@?2= E96C2AJ AC@8C2>D 92G6 A2CE:4:A2E65 :? 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Watch now: St. Ambrose University silent "March to Remember," kicks off the school's Civil Rights Week
See Hayes Elementary second-graders explore Camp Kawpini Seconds-graders from Hayes Elementary School in Davenport got to experience a three-day field trip to Camp Kawpini in Blue Grass focused on ou…
Bettendorf's Don Schaefer Planetarium celebrates 50 years of 'The Christmas Star' More than 15,000 people have seen the Christmas Star program to date.
Davenport schools approve Junior Theatre lease agreement The Davenport School Board unanimously voted to lease part of the district's Davenport Learning Center building to the city for Junior Theatre.
Augustana student group brings sex-positivity, harm reduction to college campuses Hey Janey, started by Janey Locander, provides safety supplies and information to students and others.
Olivia Allen: QC students talk winter break, chronic absenteeism Students talk winter break, chronic absenteeism and more in Olivia Allen's latest column.
Madison Elementary alumnus gifts students with toys before Christmas For the first time this year, every Madison student got a toy to take home.
QC Responsible Fatherhood Initiative seeks to grow, create strong families The program aims to build a supportive community of responsible and committed Quad-Cities fathers via monthly workshops, family engagement and…
Olivia Allen: My favorite stories of 2024 This is my last column of 2024, and it's been a pleasure writing to you all every Monday.
Olivia Allen: My favorite stories of 2024 This is my last column of 2024, and it's been a pleasure writing to you all every Monday.
With possible Department of Ed changes, how many Quad-Cities students receive federal aid, Pell Grants? A majority of Quad-Cities students receive some federal financial aid.
