DCPS' transition to distance learning has been an all-hands-on-deck process. Our four-year partnership with Penda Science has proven to be paramount in facilitating the 'switch' from classroom use of Penda to distance learning use. Penda Science has proven to be invaluable in helping our teachers maintain instruction and helping our students learn in a fun and engaging way.
Matthew Campese
Executive Director of Natural and Social Sciences, Duval County Public Schools (FL)
I think the greatest impact has been Penda's willingness to support additional Penda resources such as the summer sequence of activities and the SSA review course. For our high population of ESOL and below grade-level readers, Penda democratized access to science standards via scaffolding instruction and multi-representation of data and concepts.
Brenda Berube
Science Learning Specialist, Osceola County Public Schools (FL)
Our school was blown away with Penda and all of the great activities, resources, and friendly competition it offers. The lesson and activities are aligned to our counties standards and follow our timeline, this will really help reinforce the standards being taught. Our teacher’s favorite part of the program was the inclusion of the levels of DOK. Students will have to demonstrate knowledge for the standards on all levels, what a great accountability piece! Everything a teacher would want in a program, is available through Penda.
Randa Nicholson
Math & Science Coach, Cypress Elementary School, Osceola County Public Schools (FL)
Penda has helped me because I have sat down and actually looked at what it’s teaching me to do. I read through it and I understood it. It broke it down in an easier way where I could understand it.
8th Grade Student
Robinswood Middle School