Innovations in Education
One means of improving the quality of education, encouraging greater participation in school, and preparing students to meet the challenges of the 21st century is to offer innovative programs and curricula that inspire students, excite them about learning, nurture creative and critical thinking skills, and offer the opportunity to become immersed in the rich global cultures of past and present. From its beginning, Sagamore has been in the forefront of education reform, particularly in its home of Indianapolis. It was instrumental in the creation of Herron High School, an innovative public charter high school that provides a classical liberal arts college preparatory education. Sagamore also has addressed the educational opportunities offered by “school choice” and charter schools and how successful programs and curriculum ideas might be replicated elsewhere. This work offers unique opportunities for Sagamore to examine more closely the diverse educational offerings in its own backyard of Indianapolis and to identify those successful programs that could be replicated to improve education elsewhere.
- Rex Bolinger, “Report on Herron High School “[link] -- A report that includes findings from the Mayor’s Evaluation Team Site Visit Report on the first year of Herron High School’s operations.
- Jay Hein, “The Arts Are Crucial to Critical Thinking” [link – this was on the old site, but can’t find it] – An argument for the role that the arts play in a well-rounded education that encourages the development of critical thinking skills.
- Ari Kaufman, “Charter School Success in the Heartland” An opinion piece that assesses the successes of Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson’s charter school initiative.
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