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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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 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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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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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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ASU Microschools Rethink Traditional Education Microschools, while around for many years, have become increasingly popular since the pandemic. A microschool is an education model often regarded as being between homeschooling and private school education. Like a learning pod, microschools educate a smaller number of students at a time, offering a...
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