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Project Lead the Way

Season 1, Ep. 12

In this episode, Dr. Wang talks with Clair Durkes, Central Project Lead the Way teacher, and Ellie, a 7th grade student, about the Project Lead the Way course D35 offers students. Topics discussed will include:

  • Project Lead the Way approach and what you might see in the classroom
  • Skill sets the course enhances
  • The student perspective on what they most value about the course


If you are interested in learning more about D35’s Project Lead the Way course, you can visit our website at: https://www.glencoeschools.org/learning-in-our-schools/project-lead-the-way-pltw

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