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317:. The film accused the school of brainwashing students, saying that one girl had to be "deprogrammed" for two years. Also in the film is an unidentified student who makes several false claims about the school, including one statement saying that there was a required course called "Views of Man"; in actuality, this was a course at Hendrix College, not AGS. In the last week of the program, the film is studied by students and analyzed for logical fallacies using their newfound Area II knowledge. 29: 221:
There are two other "areas," Area IV and Area V. Area IV consists of the residential staff (Resident Assistants, or "RAs," as well as the Hall Directors of the various dormitories). Area V consists of the administrative and office staff that head the whole program.
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Each day, there are several extra activities occurring after Area I and Area II classes, named after the typical time they occur at: "4:10s" or "6:10s." These cover a wide variety of topics and activities, from Middle Eastern Conflict to Quidditch.
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Area I, emulating a college major. Students are accepted into one of eight areas of study: English/Language Arts, Visual Arts, Choral Music, Instrumental Music, Mathematics, Natural Science, Social Science, and
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Area II, also known as conceptual development, which focuses on critical thinking skills and high level discussions. Many Area II teachers majored in philosophy, political science, and English.
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Area II now focuses on the paradigm of the "network," looking into the ethical and philosophical implications of technology in modern times. Area II was composed of several
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The Arkansas Tech curriculum follows a similar three area paradigm, with a focus on linking technology in the past, present, and future.
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Area III, also known as personal and social development. Topics covered in Area III classes include growth mindset,
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Area I encompasses the same eight areas of study, each incorporating technology studies into their classes.
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One film is required each week to supplement Area II discussions, the first of which is usually
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gave speeches and held small meetings in order to improve the normal school experiences.
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Area III explores the role of technology in society, both politically and socially.
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There are two required speakers each week. Previous speakers include
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The Hendrix curriculum for AGS was broken up into three areas:
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From 1979 until 2018, the program took place on the grounds of
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Public boarding school in Russellville, Arkansas, United States
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Because of the school's link to Bill Clinton, a film entitled
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Botkin, Geoffrey; American Portrait Films, Inc (1992),
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Administrator of Programs for the Gifted and Talented,
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Arkansas Governor's School for the Gifted and Talented
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Russellville
Arkansas
Public
boarding school
Arkansas Department of Education
Arkansas Tech
Arkansas
Governor's School of North Carolina
Bill Clinton
Hendrix College
Conway, Arkansas
Arkansas Board of Education
Arkansas Tech
Russellville, Arkansas
emotional intelligence
Rudy Giuliani
Michael Shermer
Phyllis Schlafly
Temple Grandin
James Loewen
Hillary Clinton
Koyaanisqatsi
The Truman Show
13th
(Dis)Honesty: The Truth About Lies
Hotel Rwanda
sections
1992 presidential election
"Arkansas Governor's School"

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