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Global Village Academy Aurora
Global Village Academy Aurora, nominated by Colorado Charter School Institute, is an elementary/middle school in Aurora, Colorado, that describes itself as a public charter school serving learners from a primarily urban/suburban area.
Location Aurora, Colorado
Governance Public Charter School
Grades Elementary, Middle
Students 820
Locale Suburban, Urban
Principal Karla Deters
Demographics
Percentage of students*
59%
English Learners
61%
Free/Reduced Lunch
10%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 28%
American Indian/Alaska Native —
Asian 3%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino 53%
White 6%
2+ Races —
Why Global Village Academy Aurora was nominated
Global Village Academy Aurora reimagines school by creating a globally focused, multilingual environment where students learn core content through immersive language pathways in Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, and French. This structure transforms traditional classrooms into vibrant, culturally rich spaces where students engage authentically with global perspectives and diverse communities. Through inquiry-based instruction, targeted supports, and a strong emphasis on global citizenship, GVA Aurora empowers students to develop agency, empathy, and confidence as multilingual learners. The school’s commitment to cultural responsiveness and inclusive immersion experiences creates a dynamic, empowering environment for all students.
Student experience design
Global Village Academy Aurora is Aurora, Colorado’s first Dual Language Immersion (DLI) school. Students learn core academic subjects in both English and a partner language. Our language programs include Mandarin, French, and Spanish. Students develop bilingualism, biliteracy, and cross-cultural understanding. The program supports high academic achievement while building global competence.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
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Adaptive Learning Software |
5+ years
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Assessments For Social-emotional Skills |
5+ years
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Culturally Responsive Practices |
5+ years
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Dual Language Programming |
5+ years
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All Courses Designed For Inclusion |
5+ years
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All Practices
Advancement On Mastery
Student Advisories
AI Literacy
AI For Teacher Productivity
Anti-racist Practices
Assessments For Agency And Self-directed Learning
Assessments For Deeper Learning
Career Advising & Support
Career Exploration
Community And Workforce Partnerships
Family And Community Support Services
Competency/mastery-based Education
Disaggregated Data On Student Participation
Grading Policies Focus On Mastery
Industry-recognized Credentials
Interoperable Data From Multiple Technologies
Mental Health Services
1:1 Mentoring
Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics
Performance Based Assessment
High Quality Instructional Materials
Reallocation Of Resources For Students Most In Need
Restorative Practices
SEL Curriculum
SEL Integration School-wide
Service Learning
Students Access Their Own Data
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.