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American Graduate - Project Based Learning - July 4, 2012
July 8, 2012
Project based learning may use traditional tools including lectures, textbooks and tests but the focus is on relevancy, inquiry and hands on learning organized around a central question.
American Graduate - Make the First Five Count - June 27, 2012
June 27, 2012
A new free tool through Easter Seals Crossroads will help parents know if their child is developing on schedule.
American Graduate - Student Teachers - June 20, 2012
June 20, 2012
Student teaching will face changes as assessments on classroom teachers and tests for students increase the stakes.
American Graduate - Foster Youth - June 13, 2012
June 13, 2012
Foster Youth face big challenges that spill over into the classroom. American Graduate talks about the challenges and one student shares her story.
American Graduate - Technology in the Classroom - June 6, 2012
June 6, 2012
Smart boards are quickly becoming standard in classrooms. This segment looks at the ways in which technology changes education.
American Graduate - Strengths Based Intervention - May 30, 2012
May 30, 2012
Strengths based intervention is being used to work with difficult students as well as get more from high performing students.
American Graduate - Testing - May 23, 2012
May 23, 2012
Students are taking more tests and there are questions about whether or not it will lead to better outcomes.
American Graduate - Potential Dropout - May 16, 2012
May 16, 2012
Students who get involved and engaged at school are much more likely to graduate. American Graduate examines the story of one senior who graduates this month who says it could easily have gone another direction.
American Graduate - Interdisciplinary Teaching - May 9, 2012
May 9, 2012
Interdisciplinary teaching lets students learn math, science, English and economics during the same lesson. American Graduate explores how it’s used in Indianapolis classrooms and what teachers have to say about it.
American Graduate - After School Activities - May 2, 2012
May 2, 2012
After school activities and summer break aren't just for fun. Real learning is happening American Graduate explores several options in Indianapolis.
American Graduate - Butler Basketball Player Ron Nored - April 25, 2012
April 25, 2012
Butler Basketball player Ron Nored graduates in May and he’ll stay in the area to coach and influence high school students. He is also an advocate for the American Graduate initiative.
American Graduate - English Language Learners - April 18, 2012
April 18, 2012
Indianapolis is home to thousands of Burmese refugees who came to the U.S. to escape religious persecution. American Graduate takes a look at what tools Perry Township schools using to help children who are the first in their families to learn English.
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