At the risk of sounding like a broken record, the past year has been rough. Really, really rough. While we’ll hopefully turn the corner amid the COVID vaccine rollout, the pandemic effects continue to ripple far and wide, and we’ll live for the foreseeable future within the long shadow of COVID-19. It’s normal and healthy […]
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Quad D learning exposes students to tasks that incorporate high levels of rigor and that are relevant. In this space, students develop critical thinking skills by solving complex real-world challenges. These learning experiences allow them to apply the skills they learn across content areas and use them in an authentic way much like adults in the workforce.
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Serena Williams, one of the best tennis players of all time, has been an inspiration to me on and off the court. She has played professional tennis for the past 24 years with a winning record of 83%. Serena has won 72 career singles championships, including 23 Grand Slam wins (the second best record of all time) and 23 career doubles championships. Throughout her success, one thing has remained consistent: Serena has a coach.
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