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Education Week: Parker students get an assist through the AVID Program

AVID, an innovative program that gives students a new way of approaching problems, preparing for school and opening their world through inquisitive questions, is finding success at Parker Junior High in Flossmoor.

“AVID believes if you’re given the opportunity and you want to do something, you will succeed,” said teacher Arlene Dewey, who leads the program.

Jason Powell studies a problem during the AVID class. The program allows Jason and other students to work collaboratively…
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