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In episode 31 of the Vocabbett podcast, I asked ho

In episode 31 of the Vocabbett podcast, I asked how YOU are feeling about back-to-school plans, creating a survey and asking people to reach out.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Now, let’s be clear: this is a survey of the Vocabbett audience. It’s a pretty small sample size, and should not be construed as the representing the entire country!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Well, hello! After a week off for the 4th of July

Well, hello!

After a week off for the 4th of July, I returned to find that my local school district announced some *big* changes for the fall.

People are being asked to decide whether they want 100% in-person or 100% virtual schooling.

To be honest, I don’t know if I’d be comfortable with either of these options.

*Has your school made any announcements yet?*

What are your thoughts? Are you happy with your current situation?

In episode 31 of the Vocabbett #podcast, I discuss how I fear our education system is following in the footsteps of the airline industry.

While taking off our shoes/belts, removing liquids, getting patted down, going through metal detectors, etc. may make us more safe, it diminishes the experience of flying.

Similarly, sequestering yourself in one room with a mask and a gallon of hand sanitizer may make you safer, but let’s be honest: it’s going to take away from the school experience.

What I’d like to know is: if I created *entire courses* at Vocabbett (not just SAT prep), would that be helpful for you?

These courses would be specifically designed with this time period in mind; they aren’t physical courses that have been put on Zoom!

I would focus on English and history, and would teach students in grades 7-12.

You could choose between a *self-managed* model, where I create the course but parents manage the implementation, or a *done-for-you option* where I essentially become your teacher!

The more I think about it, the more convinced I am that this would be an extraordinary opportunity for students.

And what better time to take a risk? I don’t think there’s a college out there that would object to you being proactive about your education during such an uncertain time!

If you have a minute, do you mind letting me know your thoughts? Chime in in the comments, or head to https://vocabbett.typeform.com/to/QBpoTiKQ to take a quick survey!

Thank you!

-Mrs. Abbett

Happy Thursday! I've got a great #vocabulary-boost

Happy Thursday! I've got a great #vocabulary-boosting story for you on the Vocabbett podcast today.
I wrote "Trapped in a Pyramid" while studying abroad in #Cairo, and while it does draw on real experiences, this story is definitely a work of fiction!

Check it out at Vocabbett.com/podcast, or on any of your favorite players! -- #studyabroad #egypt #pyramids #ancienthistory #history #vocab #vocabbett #SATPrep #ACTPrep #SATwords #SATvocabulary #ACTwords #learn #study #grow #onlinelearning #summer #shortstory #write #writersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #amwriting #amreading #podcast #learnandlisten #learnenglish #toefl #AUC

*Reminder!* Today is the LAST day to sign up for V

*Reminder!* Today is the LAST day to sign up for Vocabbett's "500 Words in 50 Days" summer #SATvocabulary challenge!
At midnight, the doors will close for summer 2020. You must be a Vocabbett member to sign up, but I've created a special challenge-only *discount* just for you! This will also disappear at midnight.

With fun videos, activities, prizes, and more, this challenge will help you painlessly learn/master 500 high-frequency SAT words.
Not only that, but it's entirely self-paced, so you can still participate even if you have other commitments this summer!

Three students will receive gift cards at the end, and every👏 single👏 person who completes the challenge will receive a surprise BONUS!

Hope to see you there!

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There’s an old quote that the world is a book, a

There’s an old quote that the world is a book, and those who don’t travel read only one page. I quite agree, but I have my own little spin on it — that those who don’t *read* live only one life.
I can’t imagine how much less rich my life would be if I’d only lived in this time and space. Because of books, I feel like I’ve gotten to live in Henry VIII’s court, been chased by lions in the Colosseum, the list goes on...! I recently read an EXCELLENT summer reading book called "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys, and it opened my eyes to a specific period of history I didn’t know much about. If it's on your summer reading list, I highly recommend it!

Salt to the Sea is a World War II book, and it largely centers around Operation Hannibal and the sinking of the MV Wilhelm Gustloff.
Sometimes, when books have such a good plot, the characters or writing quality suffer. Neither happened here. The plot, characters, and writing were all phenomenal!
Learn more about the book in episode 29 of the Vocabbett #podcast! Find it on your favorite player, or at www.vocabbett.com/podcast!
P.S. Today is the last day to sign up for the "500 Words in 50 Days" summer challenge! Get all the details at www.vocabbett.com/500words. -

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