Putting Students at the Helm of Their Learning: Re-thinking Middle School at CWC

Putting Students at the Helm of Their Learning: Re-thinking Middle School at CWC

We believe that the time is now for re-envisioning the middle school experience.  CWC, a national charter network serving intentionally diverse groups of students, is developing an ambitious vision for a school model.  During the redesign process, we have translated this vision into an initial series of pilots, based on two program components of our new model.  ""The Learning Fellowship"" is a progressive experience designed for students to develop skills of self-understanding, empathy, cultural competency and self-efficacy.  ""Courses"" in an interdisciplinary space that aims to grow student skills within key areas of critical thinking, systems thinking, communication, and global advocacy.

Alison Kerr, Executive Director of Learning and Innovation, Citizens of the World Charter Schools