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K-12 Magnet School
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The vision for this school is a kindergarten through 12th grade school that is competency-based with blended learning instructional model serving a diverse student population.
Initial stakeholder engagement will take place June through December 2018, with parents, teachers, staff, and community members to give input and establish guiding principles.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the status of the K-12 Magnet School Planning?
We are currently in the research process.Have any decisions been made regarding location?
No.How can I get involved?
See the schedule of stakeholder participation events below. You can also share your feedback and questions.When will administration present an update to the school board?
A work session is currently scheduled for January 14.What do you mean by Equity and Diversity?
Equity and Diversity - we cannot offer this amazing opportunity only to those who can “afford” it. The diversity of the school will mirror the diversity of our school district.What is Blended Learning?
Blended Learning means that the “teacher at the front of the room” is not the source of all knowledge. It recognizes and values that people learn in different ways and blends modern ways of learning with old ways of learning. People can learn through technology, through stories, through direct instruction, and many other ways.How do we understand Competency Based?
Competency-based refers to a model in which teaching and learning are designed to ensure the following- Students advance based upon demonstrated mastery rather than on seat time.
- Competencies include explicit, measurable, transferable learning objectives that empower students; and
- Schools are organized to provide timely and differentiated support based on individual learning needs.
Events
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K-12 Magnet Work Session
6:00pm
Administrative Center, Board Room
520 Fifth Avenue
K-12 Magnet Work Sessions: Building the Instructional Model
5:30 - 7:00pm
Administrative Center, Board Room
520 Fifth Avenue
Agenda- October 4
- October 18
- November 1
- November 15
K-12 Magnet Planning: Defining Concepts
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
5:30 - 7:00pm
Ryan Middle School, Multi-Purpose RoomK-12 Visioning Session
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
5:30 - 7:00pm
Administrative Center, Board Room
520 Fifth AvenueK-12 Visioning Session
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
10:30am - 12:30pm
Administrative Center, Board Room
520 Fifth AvenueBoard of Education Work Session
Monday, April 16, 2018
6:00pm
Administrative Center, Board Room
520 Fifth Avenue
Additional Resources
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Video: Carol Black: Alternatives to Schooling | The Economics of Happiness
Article: A Thousand Rivers: What the modern world has forgotten about children and learning | Carol Black
Video Playlist: K12 Magnet Research | Videos from school visits by Shaun Kraska and Jethro Jones
Video: The Super Mario Effect - Tricking Your Brain Into Learning | Mark Rober
Blog: The wasteful fraud of sorting for youth meritocracy: Stop Stealing Dreams | Seth Godin
Article: What's school without grade levels? | The Hechinger Report