The New Heights Show with Briana Dincher

This week, we will be discussing the life and literary works of American novelist and writer, Lewis Carroll. He is perhaps best known as the author of the beloved story  'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.'

This episode is dedicated to National Poetry Month of April.

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On today’s show, I will continue discussing common core and some reasons as to why many people are against these new educational standards. If you are interested in learning a little more in depth about common core and its advantages, please feel free to listen to last week’s show that I did with Priscilena Shearon.

This week's episode is focused on the Common Core standards, as well as the positive attributes on these new educational standards. Priscilena Shearon is a guest co-host on this show. 

Mathematics Common Core Standards by grade level: http://achievethecore.org/category/774/mathematics-focus-by-grade-level

On this week's show, co-host Priscilena Shearon and I will be discussing the new SAT exam that has been implemented on March 2016, as well as the changes made and reactions of students who took the test this month.

This week, Priscilena Shearon and I will tackle the topic on whether laptops should be allowed in classrooms for student use. 

1) The Laptop and the Lecture: The Effects of Multitasking in Learning Environments Research Study: http://www.ugr.es/~victorhs/recinfo/docs/10.1.1.9.9018.pdf

2) In-class laptop use and its effects on student learning: https://www.winona.edu/psychology/media/friedlaptopfinal.pdf

This week's show is dedicated towards the topic of homeschooling, with co-host Ms. Priscilena Shearon. 

Exploring Academic Outcomes of Homeschooled Students: Research Study

Article on the myths of homeschooling: Myths... Facts & Reports

This week I decided to do a special episode where I talk a little about my vacation trip to Vietnam and South Korea, as well as the experience of visiting a new country. 

This episode is dedicated to Ms. Harper Lee, whose legacy will continue to live on.

This week I decided to do a special episode where I talk a little about my vacation trip to Vietnam and South Korea, as well as the experience of visiting a new country.

This week's show is dedicated to American entrepreneur, cartoonist, and animator Walt Disney.  

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