Sylvan Redish News Today

Olson Middle School eighth-grader Sylvan Redish is the winner of a national competition showcasing student knowledge and skills using digital mapping technology to teach viewers about a researched topic.

REDLANDS, Calif.-Students across the nation learn about environmental and social concerns every day not just in the classroom, but from the communities in which they live. Complex issues from housing shortages to pedestrian safety are often inherently location-based challenges, and many students have begun taking a geographic approach to understanding them. In support of this,