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(photo as shot - group of 4) We are learning about mindfulness to help our students be more...
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(photo as shot - group of 3) We are connecting math to real world issues in health, engineering & entrepreneurship.
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(photo as shot - group of 2) We are blending Project Based Learning and Maker Ed to empower children to make change.
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( 5x 4 crop) We are designing a scope and sequence for special needs educators to explore the common core standards at each life level.
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( 5x 4 crop) We are empowering students to pursue their college dreams, while keeping them engaged and motivated when things get tough.
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( 5x 4 crop) We are learning how to design and maintain systems for teachers to continuously learn and teach together.
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(original ratio) We are making language learning fun and engaging through hands-on projects.
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(original ratio) We are striving to reach new heights in second language acquisition.
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(original ratio) We are strengthening our Spanish teacher professional learning community to improve student engagement.
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We are developing relevant curriculum that leads students to engage with their world.
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Utilizing the STEAM model, we are providing project-based enrichment for our school community.
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We are supporting teachers in innovating new practices to serve emergent bilingual students as they learn English.
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We are traveling to a leading source of innovative literacy instruction to enhance our teaching and improve student engagement.
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We are co-constructing a highly effective, self-sustaining STEM teacher community.
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We are implementing STEM strategies in our classrooms to send students soaring towards creative solutions.
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We are honing strategies to engage all students in critical 21st century skills.
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