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Four years ago, the Gates Foundation aimed to spark big change in math curriculum and instruction.

Now they're building on that initiative by helping students secure the education and credentials needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving workforce.

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A few experts share why “action research” can help educators transform their teaching practice.

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School might be out for summer, but we’re throwing it back to the school year for National Park & Recreation Month today! 🚌🎒

This past school year, our Shared Use Agreement with the Clarke County School District brought 44 field trips and 3,757 kids out to explore Bishop Park, Athens Memorial Park, Sandy Creek Park and Lake Chapman, and Southeast Clarke Park!

We are so proud to partner with local schools to connect Athens students with our community's incredible outdoor spaces!

(Shoutout to all the out-of-county schools and Sandy Creek Nature Center visitors who also kept us moving this year!)

ICE spotted in Athens over the weekend
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🔥 ICE spotted in Athens over the weekend - NewsBreak Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition and several other local citizens have posted online about seeing Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Athens.

One urban, majority-minority school district is taking steps to limit young students’ access to technology.

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When it comes to learning, are all mediums created equal?

UCLA professor Maryanne Wolf outlines the best ways to teach reading to kids who have grown up using digital devices.

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Could making math relatable be the key to helping more students connect with the subject?

Math educators share how they’re using real-world connections to engage learners.

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Yale researchers have developed a new kind of brain-computer interface that lets humans play video games directly with their brains, with potential benefits far beyond making your controller obsolete.

Learn how they did it — and why: bit.ly/4uDi6Jr