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Science Assessment in a Hybrid Setting

As we embark on the second half of this challenging school year, now is the time to review and reflect on our practices. Science assessment practices...

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Great Minds® hosted a virtual roundtable, "Anytime, Anywhere: Building Student Knowledge in Every Learning Environment," with educators from around...

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