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Personalized learning

New Designs for School

Piedmont City School District

Mastery-based learning in a rural district middle school

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New Designs for School

Summit Public Schools

Summit flips the traditional adult-driven school model on its head by creating an environment that enables students to drive their own learning.

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USC Hybrid High School

Developing self-motivated learners who effect positive multi-generational change

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Valor Collegiate Academies

Exploration, social-emotional growth, and increasing autonomy to empower students to live inspired, purposeful lives

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Vertus Charter School

High-touch HS designed specifically for African American young men

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Washington Leadership Academy

Immersing students in tech-rich, real-world learning, preparing them for public leadership

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Technology Tools

A ‘Spark’ of Innovation at Merit Prep

In an effort to put everything digital in one place for its students, teachers, parents, and administrators, Merit Prep is taking a collaborative approach to developing its next-gen tool, Spark 2.0
Technology Tools

19 Promising (and Common Core-aligned) Tools and Resources for Middle School Classrooms

The digital tools developed by NGLC grantees include collections of vetted digital curriculum, virtual games, professional development for teachers, and complete learning module packages for grades 6-9
Why Schools Need to Change

Can Children Really Direct Their Own Learning?

Many question whether young children truly have the motivation to take responsibility for their own learning, especially with subjects they find hard or dislike.
New Designs for School

Can Physical Spaces Inspire Innovation?

A recently-released NGLC publication examines the facility, use of space, and physical environment at e3 Civic High in San Diego.