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Phoenix Modern
Phoenix Modern, nominated by A for Arizona, is an elementary/middle school in Phoenix, Arizona, that describes itself as a public charter school serving learners from a primarily urban area.
Location Phoenix, Arizona
Governance Public Charter School
Grades Elementary, Middle
Students 130
Locale Urban
School Dirextor Nikol Carlson
Demographics
Percentage of students*
1%
English Learners
30%
Free/Reduced Lunch
25%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3%
Asian 2%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino 32%
White 53%
2+ Races —
Why Phoenix Modern was nominated
Phoenix Modern exists for children to explore, create, and prepare for a life of possibility. It is flexible and student-driven model with lots of creative adaptable spaces for exploration, enrichment, project time, and collaboration. Gone are the days of traditional hallways! They operate as a true community of learners with a core value of wonder and creative physical spaces for playful inquiry. They have a nonlinear learning continuum and guide students to embrace deep practice and productive struggle. Phoenix Modern has strong partnerships with community-based organizations to bring learning to life and students outside the traditional classroom to explore and engage with their community.
Student experience design
At Phoenix Modern, learners begin a journey of discovery and growth in a tight-knit community. They form community with their peers as they begin to take on responsibility for their own learning and how to care for others. Learners are inspired and equipped to advance in core skills while also facing opportunities to explore and create in a variety of topics. Throughout their experience, learners grow in their self-awareness and awareness of others, as well as their in their ability to solve problems and use resources to accomplish goals.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
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Co-leadership |
3-4 years
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1:1 Mentoring |
3-4 years
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Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics |
1-2 years
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Multi-age Classrooms |
3-4 years
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Student-led Conferences |
1-2 years
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All Practices
Adaptive Learning Software
Advancement On Mastery
Student Advisories
AI For Learning Materials
AI For Teacher Productivity
Assessments For Agency And Self-directed Learning
Assessments For Deeper Learning
Assessments For Social-emotional Skills
Blended Learning
Family And Community Support Services
Competency/mastery-based Education
Culturally Responsive Practices
Grading Policies Focus On Mastery
All Courses Designed For Inclusion
Interoperable Data From Multiple Technologies
Individual Learning Paths
No Tracked Classes
Project-based Learning
Peer To Peer Support
Performance Based Assessment
Restorative Practices
SEL Curriculum
SEL Integration School-wide
Service Learning
Students Access Their Own Data
Student-led Goal Setting
Self-paced Learning
Students Develop Projects
Trauma-informed Practices
Universal Design For Learning
key reasons for innovating
Improve school culture
Increase student agency
Date Updated: 4/1/2026
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.