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EPiC Elementary
EPiC Elementary, nominated by The Learning Accelerator, is an elementary school in Liberty, Missouri, that describes itself as a public district school serving learners from a primarily suburban area.
Location Liberty, Missouri
Governance Public District School
Grades Elementary
Students 300
Locale Suburban
Principal Jamie Ackart
Demographics
Percentage of students*
2%
English Learners
8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
11%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native —
Asian 1%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino 5%
White 85%
2+ Races —
Why EPiC Elementary was nominated
EPIC is a project-based learning school which infuses district curated Open Education Resources (OER) to push student-centered and relevant learning.
Student experience design
EPiC Elementary is a project-based learning school where Every Person is Inspired to Create. EPiC is based on three pillars. Equip learners- EPiC promotes the entrepreneurial mindset, where innovation is second nature. Empower Creativity -EPiC continually ignites and nurtures the creative spark in every child as they discover the power they have to impact the world. Engage Communities- EPiC learners identify and engage communities to make a positive impact, leading with creativity, ideas, and the flexibility to adapt and problem-solve.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
|
Family And Community Support Services |
5+ years
|
|
Competency/mastery-based Education |
3-4 years
|
|
Individual Learning Paths |
5+ years
|
|
Project-based Learning |
5+ years
|
|
Service Learning |
3-4 years
|
All Practices
Adaptive Learning Software
Advancement On Mastery
Student Advisories
AI For Learning Materials
AI For Teacher Productivity
AI-assisted Tutoring
Assessments For Agency And Self-directed Learning
Assessments For Career Readiness
Assessments For Deeper Learning
Assessments For Social-emotional Skills
Blended Learning
Career Exploration
Co-leadership
Community And Workforce Partnerships
Culturally Responsive Practices
Disaggregated Data On Student Participation
Extended Learning Time
Grading Policies Focus On Mastery
All Courses Designed For Inclusion
Interoperable Data From Multiple Technologies
Individual Learner Profiles
Mental Health Services
1:1 Mentoring
Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics
Peer To Peer Support
Performance Based Assessment
High Quality Instructional Materials
Restorative Practices
SEL Curriculum
SEL Integration School-wide
Student-led Conferences
Students Access Their Own Data
Student-led Goal Setting
Self-paced Learning
Students Develop Projects
Trauma-informed Practices
Universal Design For Learning
Career Prep
key reasons for innovating
Demonstrate what’s possible for other schools
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.