School Spotlights

See Next Education Workforce models in action. These spotlights show how different schools are applying elements of the Next Education Workforce™ to better support learners and educators.
Students at Kyrene de las Manitas Innovation Academy

School Spotlight

Kyrene de las Manitas Innovation Academy

Kyrene de las Manitas Innovation Academy creates new roles and staffing structures in an effort to attract and retain high-quality staff and reinvigorate teaching.

Students sitting together on steps doing homework

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Smith Junior High

At Smith Junior High, educators view learner-centered, cross-curricular inquiry as a platform for student agency.

The Creighton Academy

School Spotlight

The Creighton Academy

The Creighton Academy serves about 300 students in grades K–6. Every student is a member of a covey: a multi-age group of 55–60 students.

A teacher talking about a book with a student

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Stevenson Elementary School

Stevenson Elementary School leverages inquiry learning approaches to ignite students’ curiosity and build their agency.

A teacher looks on as a student writes on the board

School Spotlight

Westwood High School

Each core team at Westwood High School consists of four educators, with additional team members depending on students’ needs.