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Dana Evans Twitter is the principal of Barnette Magnet School in Fairbanks, AK.

• Students sign up for dance, tai kwon doe and other physical activities throughout the week.
• Friday in Fairbanks activity. See a schedule here
• extra prep time for teachers on Friday.
• How to schedule things for Fairbanks.
• Excursions cost about 20,000 a year.
• Go with the flow is a very important characteristic to have for teachers and students.
• Students with disabilities are thriving in this environment.
• Could this work at a typical school?
• How we could change the typical school to meet individual student needs?
• Core is grade specific.
• Start small with afternoon science and a couple
• How to be a transformative principal? Think of the possibilities.

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