Schools That Work
Design 39 Campus
Public, Suburban
Grades K-8
San Diego, CA
Collaborative Learning
On a mission to reimagine traditional schooling, a K–8 school in San Diego puts teachers and students at the center.
Nora FlemingCollaborative Learning
Giving students randomly assigned roles in their group work helps ensure that they all participate.
Family Engagement
During in-school workshops, parents learn what their kids are studying and how to support it at home.
Interest-Based Learning
Student-designed electives put kids' passions at the forefront of their learning.
Collaborative Learning
Vertical learning—a framework for high quality group work—showcases student thinking for everyone to see.
Design Thinking
Students learn to empathize with others around the globe while solving real-world problems.
Literacy
A video project helps students hone their multimedia storytelling skills, while developing greater self-awareness and empathy for their peers.