
The IKM-Manning School District continues to make strides in incorporating the latest educational initiatives as several instructors and staff members took part in a presentation on the creation of Makerspaces. Director of the Innovative Teaching at the Science Center of Iowa, Jodie Pelds, presented the advancements that are being made in this movement as part of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) educational efforts that incorporate 21st century skills. Pelds was in Manning to work with the district on development of spaces where students can create and make as a part of the middle school Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council STEM BEST grant award. A team will also be traveling to the Nebraska Innovation Center in Lincoln, Neb. within the next week for a tour and more assistance in space and curriculum development. The team will consist of seven to eight exploratory teachers as well as board members, Amy Ferneding, Sam Hansen and Zach Meiners, along with resident and local business owner, Shelly Greving.