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Episode 34 takes us to Norris Academy, a small public school near Mukwonago, WI serving the needs of learners from a variety of diverse backgrounds and changing the lives of its learners through the power of learning. Learners at Norris gain life, career and community experiences through an innovative approach that builds learner agency (ownership) and self-efficacy (worth) while addressing four dimensions: academic, employability and career planning, citizenship and personal wellness. Together these four dimensions lead to life, career and community success. In addition, the Academy leverages educational, behavioral health and community resources to provide an integrated service for disadvantaged learners and their families.
After our conversation, we started pondering this question:
- How does your learning environment reflect the six pillars of the Norris Lexicon?
Resources:
- Norris Academy 101 Video Series
- Additional resources about Norris Academy
- Education Reimagined Article on Norris Academy
- A Transformational Vision for Education in the US
- It’s a Paradigm Shift. So What?
- Episode 1: What is learner-centered? (with Education Reimagined Executive Director, Kelly Young)
- Episode 2: What is learner-centered leadership? (with Allan Cohen and Anya Smith)