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Garrison Elementary School
Garrison Elementary School, nominated by Transcend, is an elementary school in Washington, District of Columbia, that describes itself as a public district school serving learners from a primarily urban area.
Location Washington, District of Columbia
Governance Public District School
Grades Pre-Kindergarten, Elementary
Students 400
Locale Urban
Principal Brigham Kiplinger
Demographics
Percentage of students*
22%
English Learners
37%
Free/Reduced Lunch
26%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 50%
American Indian/Alaska Native —
Asian 3%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino 19%
White 25%
2+ Races —
Why Garrison Elementary School was nominated
Garrison Elementary School implements an innovative model, the Whole Child Model, which integrates multiple tiers of support throughout the school day to build a safe and supportive school climate as well as the intrapersonal and interpersonal skills young children need to regulate their emotions, manage stress, and handle conflicts productively.
Student experience design
Garrison Mission: “We strive to build an intentionally-diverse, equitable, inclusive community that knows and loves each other across differences, and cares for every Wildcat as their own. “ Garrison’s Core Values: • Empathy • Teamwork • Perseverance • Excellence • Joy Garrison is a proud and intentionally-diverse community school committed to the vision that every student will be loved, challenged, and prepared to thrive in life. Our mission and core values are at the heart of the student experience. Garrison has partnered with Transcend to implement a whole-child model ensuring that social emotional well-being is nurtured along with academic skills. Compassion and assertiveness, consistent routines, and a carefully designed environment are whole-child components that complement the rigorous curriculum and high expectations which are all integral to the Garrison community.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
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Blended Learning |
5+ years
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Family And Community Support Services |
5+ years
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Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles |
5+ years
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High Quality Instructional Materials |
5+ years
|
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SEL Integration School-wide |
5+ years
|
All Practices
Adaptive Learning Software
AI For Learning Materials
AI For Teacher Productivity
Anti-racist Practices
Assessments For Deeper Learning
Assessments For Social-emotional Skills
Culturally Responsive Practices
Disaggregated Data On Student Participation
Extended Learning Time
All Courses Designed For Inclusion
Mental Health Services
Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics
No Tracked Classes
Performance Based Assessment
Reallocation Of Resources For Students Most In Need
Restorative Practices
SEL Curriculum
Student-led Goal Setting
Trauma-informed Practices
Tutoring
key reasons for innovating
Improve academic achievement
Increase student agency
Date Updated: 4/1/2025
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.