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C3S Meets with NYS Assembly
Education Committee to Discuss Issues Facing Freestanding Charter Schools
Where's the Innovation?
Thank You for joining us at our session at the National Charter Schools Conference in Austin. Where's the Innovation? Independent Charter Schools Must Lead the Way.
May 21, 2018 - All over the country (and world) creative, thoughtful educators are engaging learners in real world experiences- making learning-by-doing possible. Trust teachers; trust the kids:
We’re handing off some complex challenges (and some great opportunities) to young people. How do we get them up to speed on what they’re in for and jump start their contribution?
We think getting children outdoors and immersing youth in extended community-based challenges is the answer. We call it place-based education. It is uniquely well suited to build the confidence and skills young people need to contribute to their community.
What is place-based education? Place-Based Education (PBE) is anytime, anywhere learning that leverages the power of place to personalize learning. PBE is an immersive learning experience that “places students in local heritage, cultures, landscapes, opportunities and experiences, using these as a foundation for the study of language arts, mathematics, social studies, science and other subjects across the curriculum.” PBE deepens personalized and project-based learning, providing a way to connect these efforts to students’ local community and environment for engaging learning that leads to more engaged citizens.
