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How can schools help students build both academic knowledge AND the critical 21st-century skills (think: critical thinking, collaboration, adaptability) they'll need to thrive? Allow us to introduce you to Quests! Developed by the Charlotte Lab School, Quests are interdisciplinary, challenge-based opportunities for students in grades K-12 to research, collaborate on, and solve challenges right in their own communities. Previous Quests have included: 💎 Trash to Treasures: After learning about sustainability, supply and demand, and recycling, 1st graders created a pop-up to re-home items they no longer wanted. 📖 The Lab Voice: Students explored the world of creative writing and worked in partnership with local authors to write, publish, and sell a literary magazine. Read more about the model and how you can bring the Quests model to your school on the Innovative Models Exchange: https://lnkd.in/gndC2Rjv

Opportunity Alert! We are currently recruiting for our Rural Schools Design Community cohort launching in January 2025. Rural superintendents and one of their school communities will partner with Transcend in a six-month cohort program to reimagine their school models together with a national group of innovative rural leaders. Dedicated cohort experiences for both superintendents and school communities include in-person convenings, virtual sessions, and coaching from a Transcend partner from January-May 2025. This opportunity is free of cost for all participants. Priority deadline is Oct. 3! https://lnkd.in/gaWiMi4X

Do you want to learn more about how to create calming, inviting classrooms like this? Join our Whole Child team for the Whole Child Model Orientation October 22-24 in Houston!

We’re honored that Geoffrey Canada, the president of Harlem Children's Zone and renowned educator, wrote the foreword for our upcoming book. He highlights the book's focus on real-life stories and practical methods for transforming school: “In this book, you’ll not only find real stories of diverse communities doing this work, but you’ll also find practical ideas and methods for your community to start innovating. https://lnkd.in/et24qYgA

By fostering a culture of high expectations and offering diverse learning pathways, we make school engaging and relevant. Students invested in their learning journey are more likely to show up and be present. Learn more about creating the conditions for learning that help address chronic absenteeism: https://lnkd.in/gfjj3XNu

With students heading back into the classroom, many high schoolers are thinking about what their next steps may be. Bard Sequence, developed by Bard Early College, is an opportunity for high schools to provide 11th and 12th grade students with meaningful early college experiences before graduation without ANY financial risk. This innovative model gives students the experience of taking in-person or virtual college courses that helps them develop the knowledge, skills, confidence, and momentum toward the postsecondary paths of their choosing. When students finish the program, they'll have earned 12 tuition-free, transferable credits from Bard College - talk about a win-win situation! Ready to learn more about the Bard Sequence? https://lnkd.in/gM8uP2EC

What do middle school students truly need to foster belonging and build self-efficacy? The Whole Child Model is a set of strategies designed to support student well-being, and Strong Start is a set of routines that gets students ready to learn. Get a sneak peek into one of the components of a Strong Start morning routine in this video. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g5PNmq-4

You've heard all about our incredible new book, but you can get access to a bonus chapter right now! Pre-order the book today and submit confirmation to get a sneak peek! https://lnkd.in/dfpUG7Tk