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CWC Silver Lake
CWC Silverlake Elementary School, nominated by Diverse Charter Schools Coalition, is an elementary/middle school in Los Angeles, California, that describes itself as a public charter school serving learners from a primarily urban/suburban area.
Location Los Angeles, California
Governance Public Charter School
Grades Pre-Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle
Students 703
Locale Suburban, Urban
Principal Emily Beecher
Demographics
Percentage of students*
15%
English Learners
75%
Free/Reduced Lunch
16%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native —
Asian 5%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 5%
Hispanic or Latino 61%
White 12%
2+ Races —
Why CWC Silver Lake was nominated
Citizens of the World Charter Schools Los Angeles (CWC LA) is a network of charter schools. The mission of CWC LA is to create an intimate network of high-achieving, community-based public schools for a diverse community of students, developing their abilities, confidence, and sense of responsibility for themselves and their community as true citizens of the world. COTW is an active member of Diverse Charter Schools Coalition.
Student experience design
CWCSL provides a holistic education, filled with joy, project-based learning, rigorous academics, the arts, sports and more. Our program is particularly strong in developing students’ social emotional development across lines of difference, preparing our students to emerge as a new generation of leaders – as changemakers who are ready to tackle the future challenges in our world.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
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Competency/mastery-based Education |
Not sure
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Culturally Responsive Practices |
5+ years
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All Courses Designed For Inclusion |
5+ years
|
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Restorative Practices |
5+ years
|
|
SEL Integration School-wide |
5+ years
|
All Practices
Anti-racist Practices
Family And Community Support Services
Mental Health Services
No Tracked Classes
SEL Curriculum
Student-led Conferences
Trauma-informed Practices
key reasons for innovating
Address systemic inequities
Improve academic achievement
Date Updated: 4/1/2026
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.