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Athens-Clarke County
Teachers Navigate Self-Expression In Era of Zoom, Social Movements
Traditional classrooms have turned into scheduled Zoom calls, and in 2020 when social and political movements are on the rise, teachers must navigate what they are allowed to express in a classroom environment, especially when there are additional ears listening besides students. In August 2020, at Alton C. Crews Middle…
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Athens-Clarke County
Barrow County gets STEAMY with STEAM
ATHENS, Ga. – You may be familiar with the term STEM, but what about STEAM? In the Barrow County School System, STEAM education is an innovative approach at teaching students the basics of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics in classroom settings. STEAM Integration Coordinator Lee Bane is a veteran…
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Madison County
Crowdfunding Brings Unique Items to Classroom
By: Chelsea Beimfohr April 14, 2016 Crowdfunding websites like Go Fund Me and Kick Starter are becoming an increasingly popular way to raise money for everything from medical bills to education—and these days, pencils and paper are no longer the bare necessities of a classroom. More than two hundred eighty…
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UGA
Students Fear Campus Carry Bill Could Affect Speech in Cassroom
Today the University of Georgia held a workshop on how to avoid controversial issues in the classroom. The UGA Center for Teaching and Learning believes the workshop is important to “make sure everyone feels welcome.” The issue some people have with this, however, is that it is similar to what was…