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‘Why Am I Just Learning About This?’ In New College Board Offering, Students Explore the African Diaspora

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For many of his students, who attend Atlanta Public Schools in Georgia, the course introduces significant historical events, art and cultural contributions and glaring injustices that they are learning about for the very first time. The complexities of the Diaspora are an excellent fit with AP Seminar’s interdisciplinary research focus.

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3 Pillars of High-quality Blended Learning

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In a secondary English language arts class, rather than assigning a single text to the entire class, teachers can provide a curated list of books or short stories, each highlighting different themes or literary styles. They can also allow students to work with a research partner or in small groups.

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10 Tips for Teachers who Struggle with Technology

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Now, all teachers are expected to have students work, collaborate, research, and publish online. I’m fine with that because I am that nerd, but if I was expected to integrate art into my classroom, I’d break out in a cold sweat and expect the worst.

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How K12 Supports Elementary Students in Science and STEM

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STEM in Language Arts Reading and writing are closely related to STEM, as is learning to communicate complex ideasa skill valuable in every field, from engineering to coding and medicine. Art and STEM Art and STEM work together to encourage creativity and logical thinking.

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