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Helen S Dunn Elementary School
Helen S Dunn Elementary School, nominated by an anonymous organization, is an elementary/middle school in Greenbush, Maine that describes itself as a public district school serving learners from a primarily rural area.
Location Greenbush, Maine
Governance Public district school
Grades Prekindergarten, Elementary, Middle
Students 130
Locale Rural
Superintendent, Principal, and Outdoor Classroom Teacher Gwen Smith
Demographics
Percentage of students*
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English Learners
70%
Free/Reduced Lunch
34%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3%
Asian 1%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino —
White 94%
2+ Races 1%
Why Helen S Dunn Elementary School was nominated
Middle School students participate in an Outdoor Adventure Classroom. This classroom includes Reading, Math, and Science Observations as part of the day as students work and learn in an outdoor environment. Our students are also learning about Maine woods, Maine waters, and appreciating the environment.
Student experience design
All students need to have hope that they will reach their goals. In a supportive learning environment, they learn that effort and momentum are celebrated and that the people truly care about them and their struggles. Our students know that they are cherished and we believe in their success.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
|
High Quality Instructional Materials |
5+ years
|
|
Trauma-informed Practices |
5+ years
|
All Practices
AI For Learning Materials
AI For Teacher Productivity
Assessments For Deeper Learning
Co-leadership
Competency/mastery-based Education
Extended Learning Opportunities
Grading Policies Focus On Mastery
All Courses Designed For Inclusion
Interdisciplinary
Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics
No Tracked Classes
SEL Integration School-wide
Self-paced Learning
key reasons for innovating
Improve student mental health
Date Updated: 4/1/2025
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.