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Nicolle Dexter
Coverage of Nicolle Dexter in the Nexus archive.
- Opinion: How Math Became Relevant Again in a Wisconsin Classroom
Nicolle Dexter, a Wisconsin high school teacher, developed a data science course at Holmen High School as an alternative to Algebra II. The project-based curriculum focuses on data collection, visualization, and model building, with students analyzing topics like lobbying expenditures and phone notifications. Students praised the interdisciplinary approach, which combines math, coding, and real-world applications.