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Gordon Bernell Charter School
Gordon Bernell Charter School, nominated by an anonymous organization, is a high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico that describes itself as a public charter school serving learners from a primarily urban area.
Location Albuquerque, New Mexico
Governance Public charter school
Grades High
Students 250
Locale Urban
Executive Director Beth Dorado
Demographics
Percentage of students*
16%
English Learners
80%
Free/Reduced Lunch
45%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 23%
Asian —
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino 57%
White 10%
2+ Races 4%
Why Gordon Bernell Charter School was nominated
Gordon Bernell Community School believes in the transformative power of individualized education, compassion, and community engagement for students of all ages in and outside of incarceration. Through both the high school diploma pathway and an adult education program, Gordon Bernell empowers all students to build a future on a foundation of academic competency and professional readiness. The mission has always been "transforming lives from the inside out."
Student experience design
Student Driven Practices Relationships First: Gordon Bernell staff know establishing positive relationships and providing a safe space for authentic engagement with students is the first task in promoting lasting re-commitment to education. Individualized Learning Plan: Gordon Bernell has adopted simplified core components of the special education IEP for all students; understanding that instruction, interventions, and related services are most effective when tailored to the needs of each student. Focus on School and Community Engagement: Gordon Bernell recognizes that engagement with the school community can lead to engagement with the larger community, encouraging students to take leadership roles, complete community focused projects, and increase their civic awareness and participation. Guided-Paced Academic Progress: Gordon Bernell student progress is supported by academic and social-emotional advisors to ensure students are consistently hitting academic targets. Mastery-Based Curriculum: Gordon Bernell curriculum is framed through a mastery-based lens to ensure students can apply and build on learning. Flexible School Schedule: The North 4th campus offers daytime classes and an evening school schedule to allow students to engage in school programming at a time that is most convenient for them. Additional asynchronous off-campus virtual or module-based learning opportunities accommodate the diverse needs of students. Multiple Learning Platforms: Gordon Bernell offers direct instruction, small classes, online curriculum and hard copy individualized enrichment modules made to reflect Common Core Standards. One-on-One Coaching: All Gordon Bernell students are able to schedule one-on-one coaching and academic support with any teacher at their campus to ensure students have the content support they need to gain subject mastery.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
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Career Prep And Work-based Learning |
1-2 years
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Competency/mastery-based Education |
5+ years
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All Courses Designed For Inclusion |
5+ years
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1:1 Mentoring |
5+ years
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Trauma-informed Practices |
5+ years
|
All Practices
Student Advisories
Anti-racist Practices
Assessments For Agency And Self-directed Learning
Blended Learning
Co-leadership
Community And Business Partnerships
Family And Community Support Services
Culturally Responsive Practices
Extended Learning Opportunities
Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles
Hiring For Equity And Inclusion Values
Students Earn Industry Credentials
Interdisciplinary
Individual Learner Profiles
Mental Health Services
Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics
Multi-age Classrooms
Multiple Opportunities To Demonstrate Mastery
Project-based Learning
Performance Based Assessment
Physical Well Being Services
Reallocation Of Resources For Those Most In Need
SEL Integration School-wide
Social Justice Focus
Students Access Their Own Data
Student-led Goal Setting
Self-paced Learning
Students Develop Projects
Tutoring
key reasons for innovating
Address systemic inequities
Artifacts
Date Updated: 4/1/2025
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.