The most significant aspect of our learning is what we do with it. Speaking intelligently with real people about global conflicts and issues that affect them has substantial educational value for students. This production consists of authentic student work – mistakes and all.
Innovation Diploma is an innovative educational program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Georgia. Students learn through self-directed investigation and analysis while solving real problems. Students engage and serve their community while working with Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, and non-profit partners.
If you would like to partner with Innovation Diploma students to solve a real problem, learn more here https://mountvernonschool.org/learning-and-life/innovation-diploma/
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Tags: authentic assessment, authentic learning, cbe, competency based education, global protest, innovation diploma, innovative education, PBL, project- based Learning, real world learning, student created, the mount vernon school, world conflict, world history
The Young and the Woke is a podcast that gives the mic to high school students in Oakland, California to tell their stories. Step into the shoes of these students as they eat school lunch, ride the city bus, vote at the polls, and generally speak their minds. On this audio journey, keep your ears open for how students awaken to their sense of purpose and what helps them find their way. Contact us at theyoungandthewoke@gmail.com.
Categories: Education, Society & Culture
Tags: civic engagement, Education, empowerment, High School, linked learning, Oakland, OUSD, PBL, performance assessments, Woke, young, youth