Back to the Classroom: The Forum for Education and Democracy - 0 views
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sparking students’ intellectual curiosity by encouraging teachers to “teach to their passions”
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Beacon’s freedom from the state Regents examinations in social studies – the result of a hard-earned waiver – allows for a thematic approach and a deep exploration unconstrained by coverage considerations.
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All classes will do extensive writing and revision, developing the skill of using evidence to support conclusions. The students will engage in debates, make presentations, and have varied avenues to demonstrate what they have learned and accomplished.
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