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Milton Hershey School: Hatching an Idea in Algebra Class

April 22, 2015April 22, 2015

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For some, algebra, with all its letters and symbols, formulas and equations, can seem confusing. Learn how Milton Hershey School teachers are doing with baby chicks to encourage exponential growth in their students.

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