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Leaders to Legends Academy, Inc.

Leaders Are Legends Academy Inc., nominated by an anonymous organization, is a elementary/middle/high school in Omaha, Nebraska that describes itself as a independent (private) school serving learners from a primarily urban area.

Location Omaha, Nebraska

Governance Independent (private) school

Grades Prekindergarten, Elementary, Middle, High

Students 25

Locale Urban

Founder/CEO Dr. LeDonna Griffin

Demographics

Percentage of students*

English Learners

98%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Students with Disabilities

African American or Black

American Indian/Alaska Native

Asian

Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Hispanic or Latino

White

2+ Races

Why Leaders to Legends Academy, Inc. was nominated

Leaders to Legends Academy is dedicated to supporting families in private or homeschool settings, committing to educate, equip, and empower one family at a time. Our self-sustaining learning community serves as a beacon, designed to inspire and replicate thriving educational ecosystems. Placing youth at the core of our tailored educational plans, we embrace the adage, "it takes a village," recognizing that our collaborative efforts are the essential fruit for the success of every family

Student experience design

The learner at Leaders to Legends experiences a non-traditional learning environment focused on the application of critical thinking when addressing community and world problems and contributing to the solutions.

Core Practices

Core Practices Length of Use

Culturally Responsive Practices

5+ years

Multi-age Classrooms

5+ years

Self-paced Learning

5+ years

Students Develop Projects

3-4 years

All Practices

Advancement On Mastery

Student Advisories

Assessments For Agency And Self-directed Learning

Assessments For Deeper Learning

Career Prep And Work-based Learning

Community And Business Partnerships

Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles

Grading Policies Focus On Mastery

All Courses Designed For Inclusion

Students Earn Industry Credentials

Interdisciplinary

Individual Learning Paths

Individual Learner Profiles

1:1 Mentoring

No Tracked Classes

Multiple Opportunities To Demonstrate Mastery

Project-based Learning

Peer To Peer Support

Reallocation Of Resources For Those Most In Need

Restorative Practices

Students Access Their Own Data

Student-led Goal Setting

Trauma-informed Practices

Tutoring

Universal Design For Learning

Date Updated: 4/1/2024

*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.