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Elmwood School: Where Girls Rise with Confidence, Curiosity and Global Vision

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The IBs interdisciplinary structure plays a key role. On-site counselling is always available, and the schools ties to community mental health organizations ensure no student falls through the cracks. Students draw connections across subjects, which helps them develop a broader view of the world. Theyll be thinkers and doers.

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The Kiski School: A Transformative Boarding School Experience Rooted in Tradition

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Experiential learning is a key component of the curriculum, and students apply their academic knowledge through interdisciplinary projects, real-world applications, and experiential learning opportunities that make education come alive. At Kiski, preparing for college isnt a last-minute sprintits a carefully structured, four-year journey.

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SchoolStatus Selects 2024-25 Customer Advisory Board 

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She holds an undergraduate degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, a Master’s Degree in Counseling, and a Specialist’s Degree in Educational Leadership, all of which have equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge to serve her students effectively.

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Purdue begins work to advance science of reading with $1.5M grant

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Mary Ann Cahill , associate dean of professional programs and director of the School of Education and Counseling at Purdue Northwest, serves as the campus lead for Purdue Northwest, and Holly Hullinger-Sirken , clinical associate professor of elementary education, serves as the campus lead for Purdue Fort Wayne.

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It’s Time to Soften Schools, Not Harden Them

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The best solution is a combination of those two, as outlined in an action plan from an interdisciplinary group of scholars who have studied school safety and gun violence for decades. In this regard, a promising bipartisan deal is emerging that would include measured gun curbs, school safety, and child/family mental health measures.

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Encouraging Diverse Learners in Computer Science and Engineering

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b.io ) and it’s become an interdisciplinary part of the overall school culture, not just one class. Offer to walk to the counseling office to help with scheduling. We call the lantern project “ Engineering Brightness ” ( www.e-b.io A student demonstrates a design idea to friends over Skype. Send personal notes.

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Transforming Adult Students into Scholars

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They’re all adults enrolled in the university’s online Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies program. That financial support “made all the difference,” Todd says, enabling him to earn an associate degree and enough credits to enroll in the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies program. Take kindly the counsel of the years.

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