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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.