GOAL 1: LEARNING THROUGH ACTION

In these dynamic times, we believe students need the skills to adapt and grow.

Our community’s educational aspirations — to broaden practical, real-world learning experiences for students and to anchor their schooling in a commitment to the common good — meet that demand. We aim to expand our programs to offer even greater hands-on learning experiences to prepare our students for the complex world they will be stepping into. Additionally, we want to instill in them a deep understanding of their potential to make a positive impact on their communities. By taking this approach, we will broaden our students’ horizons and share our myriad resources with those beyond the school community.

Initiative 1

Expand the use of authentic, applied learning experiences so that students can have a meaningful impact beyond Woodland.

Initiative 2

Create specialized learning pathways through which students build skills and knowledge in critical areas (leadership, equity and justice, community engagement, and environmental sustainability).

Initiative 3

Establish a wide range of learning opportunities for students to gain “strength of voice” and amplify the voice of others.

Initiative 4

Adapt the academic program to maximize learning by appropriately challenging each student.

Initiative 5

Increase and diversify Woodland’s use of place-based learning, in particular, through off-campus experiences.