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Craig Kielburger

Co-Founder of
Free The Children
Thursday, July 19, 5 p.m.

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Tony Wagner

Author and Education Innovation Fellow
Friday, July 20, 2 p.m.

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Elizabeth Vargas

News Anchor and Reporter
Saturday, July 21, 1:15 p.m.

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Special Plenary Session

Hosted by the George Lucas Educational Foundation

Rethinking Rigor in High School Coursework:
Toward Deep Knowing and Equity in Advanced Placement Courses
Friday, July 20, 5:15 p.m.

Can project-based (PBL) instructional strategies lead to deep conceptual learning and meaningful engagement in rigorous college-preparatory courses, rather than mere curriculum coverage? Is PBL a potential way to reach a wider range of students with different learning styles and socio-economic backgrounds?

Five years ago, a research collaboration was formed to develop and test a PBL approach to rigorous high school courses. We invite you to learn about the research project, encouraging results to date, and plans moving forward.

Presenters:

• Steve Arnold, Co-Founder and Vice-Chairman of The George Lucas Educational Foundation
• Amber M. Graeber, Curriculum Coordinator, Des Moines Public Schools, Des Moines, Iowa
• Walter C. Parker, Ph.D., Professor in Curriculum & Instruction, University of Washington, College of Education

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