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BREAKING GROUND On March 26, the Steward community gathered to break ground on a unique learning facility that’s unparalleled in the state. The Bryan Innovation Lab, a 21st-century, problemsolving environment is scheduled to open January 2013. Through experiential learning in this cutting-edge facility, students will grapple with real-world issues challenging their critical thinking and resourcefulness. The project, made possible by a generous
“We were incredibly excited to kick off
vegetable gardens and engineer projects
gift from alumni parents Mr. and Mrs.
construction for this unique indoor/
in wet and dry labs. This will be an in-
John R. Bryan and several other donors,
outdoor facility on our campus,” said
teractive facility that can be used across
will advance The Steward School’s mission
Headmaster Ken Seward. “In working
disciplines and grade levels, a place where
of inspiring discovery throughout the
with 3North, we’ve designed environ-
we can ask complex questions and explore
learning process. Their gifts not only
ments that serve as ‘textbooks’ where the
their answers beyond the confines and
make the building possible, but also
students can learn. They’ll analyze data
capacities of traditional classrooms or labs.”
create an endowment to sustain its
generated by metered heating and cooling
innovative programming.
systems in the building’s exposed ‘core;’ they’ll plan and execute herb and
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Chairman of the Board of Trustees Don DeLaney said, “We gratefully acknowledge