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Highlighting English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Spanish resources in SAS Curriculum Pathways.

Students & Educators

Terry HardisonJanuary 13, 2016 0

The Unlikely Marriage of Mathematics and Literature

“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.” –Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice It is almost certainly a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen’s opening line from her great novel is one of the most

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Students & Educators

Molly FarrowJanuary 4, 2016 0

Hamilton: History and Hip Hop Join Forces

The groundbreaking popularity of Hamilton: An American Musical serves to remind educators of music's powerful role in learning. Songs often enhance learning with infectious, foot-tapping messages that merge with the beating of our hearts and pumping of our blood to engage a wider spectrum of the brain. But how does

English

Students & Educators

Scott McQuigganDecember 29, 2015 0

SAS Curriculum Pathways Best of 2015

As 2015 comes to a close, let's look back on the great year at SAS Curriculum Pathways. Again, we saw record-breaking new users, soaring student usage, and tons of app downloads. While we love all of our 1,500+ resources, here are the ones that teachers and students used the most in

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Students & Educators

Mimi StapletonDecember 15, 2015 1

Spanish Video Library for Apple TV

"Apps are the future of television,” Apple boldly proclaimed with the recent launch of the next-generation Apple TV*. Among other new features, Apple TV now includes access to the App Store, allowing users to personalize their entertainment experience without having to buy a new television. Just plug the device into the back of your

English

Students & Educators

Terry HardisonNovember 17, 2015 0

Why in the World Do We Need Poetry?

Every April we celebrate National Poetry Month, a time when verse-loving educators, media specialists, booksellers, and publishers introduce novel ways to promote poetry. Teachers plan special units on the Romantics, poetry lovers attend readings and symposiums, and we all expect to see releases of new and old titles. It’s

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Students & Educators

Tim McBrideOctober 28, 2015 0

Eliminate the ONLY Obstacle to Clear Writing

Even for the most vigilant, experienced writers, clarity can be an elusive goal. Again and again, no matter how hard we try to eliminate any trace of ambiguity, an infuriating gap often separates what we think we are saying from what we actually say. Consider this simple exercise. Insert the

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Students & Educators

Staci LyonOctober 20, 2015 1

Five Ways Parents Can Help Students in Math Class

Throughout my 13 years of teaching, I heard this question time and time again from parents: How can I help? The troubles they specified were varied and numerous (e.g., concern, frustration, bewilderment). They often included the following: I don’t remember algebra. I don’t like math. The way math is taught now differs

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Students & Educators

Staci LyonOctober 6, 2015 0

Our Free Algebra 1 Course: The Basics

Curriculum Pathways has an Algebra 1 Course. That’s right, an entire standards-aligned course! And this resource is much more than a typical math textbook. PLUS, it’s a cross-platform resource! Yes, you read that correctly, cross-platform. That means this resource can be used on the PC, iPad, and Chromebook. And it

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Students & Educators

Terry HardisonSeptember 29, 2015 0

The Value of Getting It (Spectacularly) Wrong

As often as I can, I like to ask English teachers about the types of SAS Curriculum Pathways resources their students respond to and enjoy. Many of them will talk about Writing Navigator, Exploring Poetry about Sports, or Punctuation Rules! And I frequently hear about how much students enjoy the

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