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Inspired and co-written by the real students of Mrs. Gate's class at Hawthorne Elementary School, The Closing Conundrum asks an important question. Who gets to decide what should happen to this beloved school?
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The Closing Conundrum
A beloved but historic school starts showing signs of age. Who should choose how to save it… or if it can be saved at all? That's the question in this Conundrum, inspired by the students at Hawthorne Elementary School in Elkhart, Indiana—and co-written by them, too.
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About Astra NovaAstra Nova is a non-profit online school serving kind, imaginative, and academically motivated students. The school evolved from Ad Astra, an experimental project co-created by Josh Dahn and Elon Musk on the campus of SpaceX. The innovative curriculum uses simulations, case studies, and collaborative projects to promote problem solving and student agency.
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