Edison School of Innovation

Demographics

Percentage of students*

Why Edison School of Innovation was nominated

Edison School for Innovation has been living up to their name by committing themselves to educational innovation, specifically school organization and teacher leadership. The Edison Guiding Coalition, which is a group of teacher leaders, have been activity thinking about how to better meet the needs of students through school governance. The team of about six team leaders (a blend of school admin, support staff and classroom teachers) constantly is improving their communication and embracing transparency to catapult student success. For example, they have embraced a shared and rotating leadership model during meetings. They currently are working on cultivating a stronger leadership team through the use of staff circles. The staff circles are a way to learn about fellow school leaders and also provide a space for honest and constructive feedback. Edison believes that a strong teacher team will translate to a strong student body.

Student experience design

We are redefining STEM education with our unique approach at Edison School of Innovation. In our classrooms we enjoy a thematic curriculum that engages our students with a holistic education where we prioritize collaborative, real-world problem-solving. We immerse our students in STEM activities; cultivating creative and courageous problem-solving skills. Students delve into activities that spark curiosity, nurturing critical and creative thinking skills. Embracing a mindset that views failure and persistence as integral to the learning and innovation process, our students develop resilience and a passion for exploration. As they progress through middle school, students engage in scientific exploration guided by a curriculum that imparts rigorous research and problem-solving skills. From unraveling the mysteries of natural phenomena to engineering solutions for real-world problems, our students emerge as adept thinkers equipped to contribute meaningfully to diverse challenges. In English Language Arts, our approach integrates foundational reading and writing skills with high-interest texts. Students embark on a literary journey that intertwines with science, social studies, and the arts, enhancing critical reading skills and nurturing deep reasoning and elevated writing abilities.

Core Practices

Core Practices	Length of Use
Competency/mastery-based Education	5+ years
All Courses Designed For Inclusion	5+ years
Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics	5+ years
Project-based Learning	5+ years
Performance Based Assessment	5+ years

All Practices

Student Advisories

Co-leadership

Grading Policies Focus On Mastery

Individual Learner Profiles

Mental Health Services

1:1 Mentoring

No Tracked Classes

Peer To Peer Support

Reallocation Of Resources For Students Most In Need

Restorative Practices

SEL Integration School-wide

Student-led Conferences

Students Access Their Own Data

Student-led Goal Setting

Students Develop Projects

Trauma-informed Practices

Tutoring

Universal Design For Learning

key reasons for innovating

Artifacts

CREW.pdf Our school level growth metric shows that in the 2022-2023 school year, 78% of students met or exceeded growth expectation. Our goal is 90%, and the trend decreased from 2018-2019 level of 87% due to COVID learning loss. We continue to focus our MTSS on increasing growth to at least 90% of our students.