Why Early Math Matters More Now Than Ever

From an early age, children learn math skills from home and school through everyday activities and routines such as brushing teeth, eating, and playing. Yet math is a core area of curriculum that many young learners struggle to master. The reasons vary, but we know that math is an important part of learning for children in the early years because it provides vital life skills. Decline of Math Scores  There has been a lot of research conducted to learn how students have been affected by the pandemic. The New York...
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Khan Academy’s Sal Khan & ASU Prep Digital’s Amy McGrath on the Khan World School @ ASU Prep

ASU Prep Digital partnered with Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, to open a unique global online high school. Cara Candal and Gerard Robinson of “The Learning Curve,” recently interviewed Sal Khan, founder and CEO of Khan Academy, and Amy McGrath, the Chief Operating Officer of ASU Prep and Deputy...
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Louisiana Partnership Expands Educational Opportunities for Students 6–12

Communities have been hit hard these past few years. Cost of living increases. Decreased supply of goods and services. Affordable housing. Struggling businesses. Personnel shortages. Schools, teachers and ultimately students have felt the heavy burden placed on education. Smaller rural communities have been especially hit hard. Callout: How is a...
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Project-Based Learning Fuels Engagement

Now more than ever, students need to be truly engaged in their learning.  Question: How do you empower students to actively explore real-world challenges and acquire transferable knowledge?  Answer: Introduce Project-based Learning.  What is Project-Based Learning? Project-based learning (PBL) is a method of teaching in which students work for a...
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ASU Prep Awarded Ed-Prize for Microschools Innovation

ASU Prep Academy was one of four recipients recently awarded a 2022 Ed-Prize at the State Policy Network’s 30th Annual Meeting. This highly competitive grant program invests in innovative approaches to education that help children gain access to a quality education. ASU Prep will use the funding from Ed-Prize to...
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Parent and Family Engagement Matters

How to get your parents and teachers working together in partnership.  Parent and family engagement in a child’s education is a powerful predictor of academic success. Yet, many parents are noticeably absent from school activities. There are any number of reasons why—stress and survival mode among them. A recent survey...
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Student Soars as Lead Trumpist for Tucson Jazz Institute Ellington Big Band

Many of our students shine not only academically, but artistically as well. ASU Digital Prep high school senior and lead trumpeter, Matthew Leal, has earned shout worthy bragging rights. Matt is part of the nationally recognized, award-winning Tucson Jazz Institute Ellington Big Band. The Nogales resident studies at the Tucson...
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