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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“Something Beautiful” – Elizabeth’s Story
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Hallmarks of an IEA Academy Class
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