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Academy of Innovation at Remington
Academy of Innovation at Remington, nominated by Institute for Personalized Learning, is an elementary/middle school in Maryland Heights, Missouri, that describes itself as a public district school serving learners from a primarily suburban area.
Location Maryland Heights, Missouri
Governance Public District School
Grades Elementary, Middle
Students 415
Locale Suburban
Instructional Specialist Leah Schnatmeier
Demographics
Percentage of students*
9%
English Learners
28%
Free/Reduced Lunch
20%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 24%
American Indian/Alaska Native —
Asian 6%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino 8%
White 48%
2+ Races —
Why Academy of Innovation at Remington was nominated
The Academy of Innovation at Remington is a learner-centered school, designed around each student’s wants, needs and desires. Traditionally, learning is educator driven. But at Remington, education is learner led. Teachers serve as facilitators by helping learners find information and ask the bigger questions. Learners dive into realistic content and challenges and share finished work with authentic stakeholders impacted by that work. They are encouraged to take risks, collaborate with their fellow classmates and think creatively.
Student experience design
The Academy of Innovation at Remington is a learner-centered school, designed around each student’s wants, needs and desires. Traditionally, learning is educator driven. But at Remington, education is learner led. Teachers serve as facilitators by helping learners find information and ask the bigger questions. Learners dive into realistic content and challenges and share finished work with authentic stakeholders impacted by that work. They are encouraged to take risks, collaborate with their fellow classmates and think creatively.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
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Competency/mastery-based Education |
5+ years
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Mental Health Services |
5+ years
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Students Access Their Own Data |
1-2 years
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Students Develop Projects |
1-2 years
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Universal Design For Learning |
3-4 years
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All Practices
Adaptive Learning Software
Assessments For Social-emotional Skills
Community And Workforce Partnerships
Family And Community Support Services
Grading Policies Focus On Mastery
Individual Learning Paths
Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics
Peer To Peer Support
Performance Based Assessment
High Quality Instructional Materials
Reallocation Of Resources For Students Most In Need
SEL Curriculum
Student-led Goal Setting
Trauma-informed Practices
key reasons for innovating
Improve academic achievement
Increase student agency
Some other reason
Date Updated: 4/1/2026
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.