Springhouse School (K- Gr 12, Adult) Pilot, VA, USA (Virginia Independent School Association) – “Springhouse is an intergenerational, vitality-centered learning community in Southwest Virginia where we are fundamentally transforming the purpose and practice of education. We believe that taking care of Life, one person and community at a time, can eventually bring the larger culture we live in back to health.” “Our conventional education system perpetuates a dominant economic narrative, wherein money and economic gain are prioritized over the well-being of humanity and the Earth. We can change this narrative by changing the educational paradigm in service to a world where all life thrives.” “Learning happens outside on our 11-acre campus, in the classroom, in our print shop, and in our local community. Children learn with their peers as well as in larger mixed-aged groups when appropriate. Learning at Springhouse is interdisciplinary, hands-on, and intergenerational. We regularly engage in practices that foster a sense of community such as singing, dancing, taking care of our spaces, and playing games together.”
Purdue Polytechnic High School Indianapolis, Indiana, USA – “Founded by Purdue University and the City of Indianapolis in partnership with community, industry, and academic leaders, Purdue Polytechnic High Schools delivers high-quality education that prepares every student for success in today’s dynamic and evolving world. As a tuition-free educational institution, we specialize in innovative, college-preparatory experiences that inspire students to think critically, solve real-world problems, and emerge as leaders and innovators in their chosen fields. Since opening our doors in 2017, we have grown to serve communities across Indiana, welcoming all students through our doors. Our student-centered, college and career-focused approach emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and practical skills, ensuring every learner is equipped to pursue their brightest future. Through partnerships with industry leaders, hands-on projects, and personalized learning pathways, our students graduate prepared to succeed in college, careers, and beyond.“
Keres Children’s Learning Center Cochiti Pueblo, NM, USA – “Keres Children’s Learning Center (KCLC) strives to reclaim our children’s education and honor our heritage by using a comprehensive cultural and academic curriculum to assist families in nurturing Keres-speaking, holistically healthy, community minded, and academically strong students.”
Spark NC SparkNC “empowers students to discover careers in fields like cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, software development, and computer systems engineering. We help schools move away from traditional classes and rigid schedules. Instead, students choose what, where, and how they learn. And lab leaders have flexibility to use innovative strategies to deliver instruction in engaging ways to students across the state. We offer an extensive and evolving catalog of learning experiences to give students different paths to gain knowledge and build skills, and to showcase what they learn in personalized digital portfolios of work. “
