School of Humanity

“What if our measure of learning wasn't coming from exams?” We are often asked how we measure the impact of our project-based curriculum. Hear it from Raya, our Founder & CEO. 🚀

This week, our Founder Raya Bidshahri delivered an inspiring workshop on “Schools of the Future” at GITEX GLOBAL Largest Tech & Startup Show in the World, the world’s largest technology conference. 🚀 During the workshop, Raya utilized first principles thinking to reimagine education for the next generation. She encouraged participants to reflect on what the school of the future would look like if we designed it from scratch, questioning: 💭 What would we learn? 🧑🚀 How would we learn it? 💫 How would we assess learning? It was inspiring to hear participants’ vision for a future of education that is personalized, emphasizes the importance of human skills, and equips learners to make a positive impact on the world.

Imagine traveling the world aged 14 😎 Meet Vanessa, a digital nomad learner at School of Humanity. She’s traveling the world, all without missing a day of school! Our school is designed with digital nomads in mind, through: 🕑 Flexible schedules & multiple time zone offerings 💜 A global community of friends spanning 25 countries 🌎 An inspiring curriculum grounded in real-world challenges & projects 🤩 Annual in-person gathering in a different continent each year Check out some of the amazing adventures Vanessa has embarked on 👉

We had a blast exhibiting at the Du Pavilion at GITEX GLOBAL Largest Tech & Startup Show in the World this week! 🚀 It was a lot of fun sharing School of Humanity’s mission and vision with innovators, entrepreneurs, and technologists at the world’s largest technology conference. Until next year GITEX! 👋

We are honored to announce that we’ve been shortlisted for this year's QS Reimagine Education Awards under the Assessment category! 🌟 Our submission highlights our innovative approach to reimagining high school assessments through interdisciplinary projects. At our school, we do not assess learning through standardized, and closed-book exams. Instead, learners evidence their learning via interdisciplinary projects. Some of these projects are led and scaffolded by educators, while others are learner-led. They are mapped to learning outcomes from our core curriculum. QS Reimagine Education Awards serves as a prestigious platform to recognize and celebrate the pioneers of education across the world. This recognition is a huge testament to the incredible work of our educators. Thank you to everyone involved in bringing this vision to life! 🙌

Which economic systems can help manage resources for a sustainable future? Check out some of the most innovative and alternative economic systems that offer new ways of thinking about resource and community management 👉

🚀 We’re hiring! 🚀 Are you passionate about teaching quantitative skills to young minds? Or about STEM through interdisciplinary projects? Or both? Check out our open facilitation positions (for January 2025 start) for Quantitative & STEM facilitator roles: https://lnkd.in/dWx3tqB9 Submit your application by October 31st.  

💡 Power of the 4-day school week 💡 Did you know? At School of Humanity, Fridays are for focus and flow. Our 4-day school week gives learners more flexibility to pursue their passions, work on personal projects, and cultivate essential life skills outside the virtual classroom. Learners spend their Friday in a way that works best for them - whether it be by focusing on in-person extracurriculars or on their weekly assignments. Having time to yourself allows for deeper learning and moving at your own pace. 

The power of community 😍 We are in awe at the amazing opportunities Teenovation - Teenshub Dubai, our Hub Partner, coordinates for the teen community in Dubai! Teenovation - Teenshub Dubai is a socialization community designed to empower teenagers to explore their passions, develop valuable skills, and make a positive impact on their community. Each week, they offer exciting activities and learning opportunities for Dubai-based teens, including: 🌱 Weekly co-learning: for online schoolers 💜 Fun social activities: bowling, night swimming and family lunches 🤝 Community activities: Mangrove planting and internships 🌊 Sports: paddleboarding, kayaking, ice skating & badminton 🤖 Educational workshops: robotics, songwriting & design thinking 🚀 Entrepreneurial opportunities Check out some of the activities the Teenovation learners have been up to already 👉

We are delighted to announce our newest Learning Hub partner: Ditch School! 🚀 Ditch School offers three inspiring learning hubs in Arcatia, Topanga (California) and Careyes (Mexico). Learners enrolled in School of Humanity and Ditch can now benefit from a discounted tuition package combining inspiring online schooling with exciting in-person activities. We can’t wait to welcome new learners from California 🇺🇸 & Mexico 🇲🇽!