Schools of innovation
“The Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study is Canada’s most integrated and dynamic centre committed to children’s education and well-being”
(http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/ics/About_Us/index.html) The Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study is part of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto and has a threefold mandate: teacher education, research and exemplary education for the 200 children who attend the school. “[The] faculty, lab school teacher-researchers, and staff are dedicated to setting the highest standards for children’s education and development. By connecting research, training, and practice, Jackman ICS leads the way as Canada’s foremost teaching and learning environment, with an international reputation for leadership.” |
Lumiar is a “future-oriented” school in San Paola Brazil and was named one of the world’s most innovative schools by Microsoft and Stanford University (http://lumiar.org.br/?lang=en). Lumiar believes that the curriculum involves all the school elements experienced by the learners.
"Lumiar understands that the one adopted must be a living curriculum which is gradually deployed as everybody progressively builds and experiences it, by planning and re-planning the actions according to the individual and collective needs and demands” (http://lumiar.org.br/index.php/como-fazemos/livre-escolha/?lang=en). |
ørestad gymnasium
Denmark holds reputation for being an international leader in advances in education. This reputation is well-deserved as Denmark places education as the top national priorities. Schools in Denmark are architecturally designed to reflect flexible learning space, differentiated learning and are equipped with the latest digital tools. One such school is the Ørestad Gymnasium School. The design of this school is one of the most innovative in the world and will serve to transform how we think about educational spaces.
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Digital Schools Schools of Creativity
We are living in a digital
age and as such, the students we teach are very technologically savvy. It is
not surprising then, that one of the most powerful movements in education today
is the use of technology as a tool for teaching and learning. Innovative
schools without a doubt, lead the way in infusing digital tools into the
curriculum.
Gente Rio de Janeiro is in many respects leading the way with regard to the implementation of technology into the curriculum. Schools like “Gente” or People and School André Urani in Rocinha are both transforming education through the use of digital tools. Click on the "Learn More" icon to explore this fabulous school! High Tech High
High Tech High is digital school that is considered a leader in educational innovation. “High Tech High now operates thirteen schools in San Diego County: four elementary schools, four middle schools, and five high schools. All of these schools serve a diverse, lottery-selected student population; all embody the High Tech High design principles of personalization, adult world connection, common intellectual mission, and teacher as designer” (http://www.hightechhigh.org/). The school is unbelievably cutting- edge and media savvy, while at the same time promotes inclusivity, celebrates student diversity and independence. |
Sheridan College: Canada’s Gem of Innovation
Creativity as an academic discipline is a burgeoning field that promises to transform the way we think about creative thinking, creative leadership and the creative process. Sheridan College, in Oakville, Ontario, Canada has a reputation for embracing innovation and transformational learning that speaks for itself. It should come as no surprise then that Sheridan is THE first post-secondary institution to develop an undergraduate degree in creativity and creative problem solving. Another institution that is leading the way in the field of Creative Studies is Buffalo State University. Buffalo State has a state-of-the-art International Centre for Studies in Creativity.
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Supporting Innovative Schools
There are a number of organizations that have been created to support schools in their quest to become more innovative. These organizations offer schools support in implementing changes to system, school culture and pedagogy.
The Canadian Education Association (CEA) is one of the “go-to” places for innovative educators to find the latest research and transformative ideas in education. CEA is a leading research and action centre located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and is committed to researching transformational movements in pedagogy across the educational landscape in Canada. “Founded in 1891, the Canadian Education Association (CEA) is a network of passionate educators advancing ideas for greater student and teacher engagement in public education.
“CEA does this by conducting research and spreading useful ideas through its publications, website, workshops, symposia, and social media channels; supporting education systems to be more adaptive to the rapidly changing needs of all learners in an effort to reverse the trends of students ‘tuning out’ of their learning opportunities” (http://www.cea-ace.ca/about-us). CEA believes that although the Canadian education system is one of the best in the world, we should be striving for continued excellence. CAE is steadfast in the belief that education ever-evolving and that keeping abreast of such changes will lead to transformative education. CEA even publishes a national online magazine called Education Canada. To read the latest edition click on the "Learn More" icon below. |
In the USA, is, Innovative Schools like the Canadian Education Association, here in Canada is committed to helping public schools in America transform into innovative places, where deep and meaningful learning takes place. “Originally founded in 2002 to manage a loan guaranty fund that had been established to assist the launch of charter schools, Innovative Schools has grown to become a multi-faceted public school support organization committed to creating groundbreaking improvement in student outcomes through integrated programs that deliver efficient schools, dynamic leaders and exceptional education.
Innovative Schools believes in providing unconditional support to schools to that they can:
Additional Supporters of Innovation
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