Empowering Communities to design better futures.
We believe in the power of community-designed curricula to develop citizens with self-authoring minds.
Our work with school leaders and community stakeholders is rooted in three fundamental beliefs:
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1. Scholars will thrive in a pluralistic global society if exposed to transformative learning environments that foster an asset-based view of self and community.
2. Community-based design can help school communities unlock the power of innovation and create holistic learning systems.
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3. Scalability and sustainability of transformational ecosystems require a pipeline of long-term communities of practice. ​
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Name Origin
The Initiative borrows from the mythology and folklore of various Native American tribes who viewed the clever, curious, dexterous, and massively powerful animal as a relentless protector; tutelary figure, or wise healer.
As educators, mentors, and advocates, we are committed to embodying the spirit of responsibility and love for our community through innovative and timely service.