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Marana High School Focuses on ‘Personalized Learning’

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at your own pace. Our students are going at their own
depth. You’re finding things that you’re really excited
about and cere about, and you’re taking a deep dive
into it – versus the traditional system where teachers
have to cover all topics in the curriculum. At iChoose
Academy, kids create their own learning path.”

Streeter cautioned, however, that there are some
guardrails. “Let’s tap into your excitement, your passion
and use some customized curriculum,” he said.
A unique feature of iChoose Academy is its open-
walled classrooms. “Learning doesn’t have to take place
within four walls,” Streeter said. “Kids can take their
learning outside into the community and create a more
authentic experience. Educational experiences should
be about experiences, whether within the classroom or
out in the community.”

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