August 21, 2024
Highland Academy, Anchorage, AK
One of the first competency-based secondary schools, Highland Academy Charter School is part of the historical shaping and defining of competency-based learning that would spread across the country. Highland Academy is a member of the Reinventing Schools Coalition, which is a division of Marzano Research Laboratory. The curriculum holistically supports a more modern approach to learning, incorporating competencies in career development and technology, as well as social, public service, and personal learning. Focused on mastery learning through integrated project-based learning, students take an active role in their education and are challenged every day. Competencies are engineered to be student driven and curated in choices and inclusion. The process is designed to allow flexibility in the learning environment to support anytime, anywhere learning opportunities for students and teaches them critical communication skills as they work with teachers who support their work. All students are part of an advisory team where academic coaching, goal setting, team building, and parent connections are focused.
Charter/Magnet
Small Size, Middle School, High School, Urban