1. LVenture Charter School
For a Learning Adventure
A Lab School Developing
A New Paradigm of Education
For Today’s Global Economy
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2. LVenture Charter School Presentation Overview
Why (Mission)
Culmination of a Journey
New Learning Paradigm
Integrate with Community
Summary
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3. LVenture Charter School
Why
Fundamental
Changes
Driven by
New Global
Economy
Need a Different Kind of Education
Economic
Advance: see opportunity, pursue in ambiguity, create new
Everyday entrepreneurial leadership
Societal
Path to social mobility
Leverage diversity as an asset
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4. Some Expert Views
“Constant reinvention is the central necessity at GE … We’re all just a moment away from commodity hell.”
Jeffrey Immelt, Chairman & CEO, GE
“Creativity is the most important leadership quality.” IBM Global CEO Study 2010
IBM
Innovation is the most critical skill of all for future graduates. Tony Wagner, Harvard University
“It is about respecting children as human beings and about supporting, not suppressing, their passion, curiosity, and talent.” Yong Zhao, Univ of Oregon
“Diversity is a resource, not a problem.”
Sonia Nieto, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
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5. LVenture Charter School Culmination of a Journey
Community
Diversity
Leaders
Educator
Interactions
Wings
eVenture
LVenture
Charter
School
Lincoln
Leadership
Academy
Pioneer
School Visits
Manor New Tech High
Ben Franklin
Technology
Center
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6. LVenture Charter School Learning Culture/Environment
For Students
No subject classes  hands on, authentic & interesting projects
Learning is student directed, just in time, inquiry based
Think, collaborate, take initiative, try & fail, adapt, innovate
For Teachers
Facilitate student teams (give no answers; adapt to students)
Key role to develop the right projects for their students
Peer-like relationship helping students succeed
Organization
Respect students for who they are; gain value from diversity
Build on student interests
Let students lead, hold them accountable
Assessment that reinforces learning process not ranking
Schedule, facility, technology aligned with culture
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7. Student Comments on PBL
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8. Standardized Test Performance
Manor New Tech High
Demographics
Standardized Test Performance
TAKS
Met 2012 Standard
State
Average
District
Manor New
Tech High
English Language Arts
91%
80%
98%
Mathematics
75%
59%
Graduation Rate (2012) %
Enrolled in College (2012) 83%

9. LVenture Charter School Integrate with Community
Students learning with and within the community
School drives initiative and innovation in the community
[Grassroots redevelopment around the NIZ]
Keep work authentic – interact with business & community
Tie projects to community problems and opportunities
Involve parents – learn from students
Recruit students whose parents are less proactive
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10. LVenture Charter School
For a Learning Adventure
Legislative Intent
“Laboratories of innovation on behalf of Pennsylvania schools”
Team
Entrepreneurs: Entrepreneurial Development & Community
Blend of industry and education experience
Best professional development & advisory resources
Plan
Research based learning model; fully integrated with vision
Facility/Proformas/Policies/Roll Out
Community Support
Good response from parents and students
Trusted urban leaders and business support
School district partner?
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