There exists a multitude of innovative schools engaging students in new and impactful ways.
Throughout the world, the school model is relatively similar. Students learn Math, Science, Humanities and others in separate classes, move with their classmates according to a schedule, and take exams to demonstrate their learning.
However, many schools are turning this model on its head and taking new approaches, and giving young people an innovative school experience that many claim to better prepare them for life after they graduate.
The school started its inaugural term in January 2020 in Cabrera, Dominican Republic with 20 students enrolled, which is at full capacity. The program will stay in each country for three months, a common term for visitor visas in many countries.
Read MoreConsistently over recent years, the Dominican Republic scores at the very bottom of the list of countries for education scores. This is something that the government has been trying to address by hiring more teachers, but still the lack of quality teacher training programs has had a negative impact on the slow progress of academic achievement.
Read MoreAs it stands today, only about half of primary school students pass their exams for entrance into secondary schools. Tanzania does not provide a second chance on these tests.
Read MoreCreated to reach those students and families that were not satisfied with the traditional, rigid education system in Bulgaria, Paths School is adapting to the changing global landscape.
Read MoreHowever, the classroom is not what makes the School of Joy unique. What makes the school stand out is the focus on experiential learning and the opportunity for students to get out in nature, take regular field trips and make independent choices for activities that interest them.
Read MoreAbout two hours from the capital Riga, in rural Latvia, a small boarding school still operates as the first private school to open after Latvia’s independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
Read MorePortfolio School in Manhattan encourages students to take charge of their own learning and explore their curiosities. They are often found working on a project that they have created and following where their interests lead them.
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