Straight A's alone don't tell the whole story. Schools also consider the rigor of your classes and whether you've stretched yourself academically and shown improvement over time. This is how colleges choose which students to admit. ow.ly/dF3x50wKyjg#collegechat#edchat
RT @hgse: “Understanding controversies — what Columbus did, how he did it, whether we should be commemorating him — builds skills that are fundamental for understanding history and social studies.” ow.ly/7jIl50wKyr5#TheColumbusDayProblem#edchat#teacherchat