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The Lab School of Memphis
The Lab School of Memphis, nominated by an anonymous organization, is an elementary/middle school in Memphis, Tennessee that describes itself as a independent (private) school serving learners from a primarily urban area.
Location Memphis, Tennessee
Governance Independent (private) school
Grades Prekindergarten, Elementary, Middle
Students 36
Locale Urban
founder Coi Morefield
Demographics
Percentage of students*
—
English Learners
31%
Free/Reduced Lunch
30%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black —
American Indian/Alaska Native —
Asian —
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino —
White —
2+ Races —
Why The Lab School of Memphis was nominated
The Lab School of Memphis is a micro-school dedicated to affirming practices for all students. The environment is student-led and centers the ability of every child to learn when given access to freedom, opportunities to explore, new experiences and affirming guides.
Student experience design
Since its inception in 2021, The Lab School of Memphis has offered a learning environment focused on fostering educational innovation and opportunity. As a non-profit education startup, we seek to advance a model of education where learning thrives everywhere, not just in school; where young people and their families are empowered to shape their own educational journeys; and where entire communities contribute to the education of their young people. In 2023, in collaboration with families and community partners, we launched New School Learning to reimagine middle school with offerings that are relevant, experiential, and open-walled. We partner with out-of-school organizations to develop capacity and resources to imagine greater educational possibilities and programming that is learner-centered, empowers youth voice, and fosters choice and agency. We collaborate with universities and community organizations to research best practices for hybrid and community-based learning that can inform and influence what happens in all schools.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
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Career Prep And Work-based Learning |
less than a year
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Community And Business Partnerships |
3-4 years
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Multi-age Classrooms |
3-4 years
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Project-based Learning |
3-4 years
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Place-based Learning |
3-4 years
|
All Practices
Anti-racist Practices
Assessments For Agency And Self-directed Learning
Assessments For Social-emotional Skills
Blended Learning
Competency/mastery-based Education
Competency Framework
Culturally Responsive Practices
Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles
Grading Policies Focus On Mastery
All Courses Designed For Inclusion
Interdisciplinary
Individual Learning Paths
Multiple Opportunities To Demonstrate Mastery
Peer To Peer Support
Performance Based Assessment
Restorative Practices
SEL Integration School-wide
Social Justice Focus
Student-led Conferences
Students Access Their Own Data
Self-paced Learning
Students Develop Projects
Tutoring
key reasons for innovating
External catalyst events
Date Updated: 4/1/2024
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.