Academy Student Words and Works
When it comes to sharing what’s so unique and special about Academy, our students tell it best! This fall, we asked students to share what they like about their class, what can make it even better, and what classes they’d like to see offered this spring. We would like to say thank you to our students for their feedback, and share these highlights from two questions on our survey:
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A Spyglass Sit-In
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How IEA Helped Me Grow: A Reflection by Kaitlyn Chen
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2019 Summer Programs Round-Up
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Reflecting on my Internship at IEA – Kaitlyn Chen
By Kaitlyn Chen, IEA Summer Programs Intern This summer, I had the chance to intern at the Institute for Educational Advancement. The eight-week internship went beyond my expectations. I learned […]