Public Schools Are Broken!
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Goal
Public Schools are Broken - Your Children Deserve Better.
The traditional school system isn't preparing them for the challenges of the 21st century. Students are becoming increasingly disengaged. They no longer find value in getting an education and the root of this can be found in the system that is built to disregard their future by placing importance on preparing the students for a single test and not the rest of their lives. District public schools are being run like factories where we produce test scores not critical thinkers; factories where the bar is set at a 50% pass rate as “success”.
Teacher Driven Innovation (TDI) is a group of passionate educators with decades of experience, who have witnessed firsthand the need for a different kind of education, one where every student feels empowered, their curiosity ignited, and their futures brimming with possibility. We believe every student deserves a future-focused education that fosters critical thinking and a love for learning – not one where they are just happy to pass “The Test”.
Our program has already proven to be successful. It was implemented for five years in a public school with amazing results: increased student buy-in and motivation, immense parent/community support, and improved student achievement. Through five years of implementation, we have evidence to support that students will excel when you give inspired teachers a stronger role in deciding the direction of the educational process.
Why are we no longer in operation? We were attacked by the Teacher's Union because our program was deemed unfair to the other teachers. This paired with a new superintendent and Covid, we were not able to defend from the attacks.
What Sets Us Apart?
- Learning by Doing: The focal point of TDI STEM Academy is a hands-on Innovation Lab. Here, experiential learning, designed by the teachers in collaboration with professionals, prepares students for real-world challenges. From real-world engineering to drone piloting to developing personal and professional etiquette, our labs ignite curiosity and collaboration amongst diverse classmates. Each student will spend two days per week in this lab environment.
- Focus on the Future: equipping students with practical skills, in hundreds of areas, for a competitive world.
- This is More Than Just a School: TDI STEM Academy is where students are put first. All decisions are based upon what is best for the whole child, not on the school grade.
- Growth Mindset: kids have learned to give up easily. We believe mistakes are stepping-stones and will foster a culture of resilience and a love for discovery while creating natural problem-solvers.
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Teacher Driven: our experienced educators will be accountable for continuously adapting to meet the needs of the students, ensuring a dynamic and engaging learning experience. The path of education will come from the teachers in the classroom not the faceless money-counters in the district offices.
We need your help.
We are educators with a burning desire to transform education. Doing so on a teacher’s salary is very difficult, virtually impossible. Providing every child with a free, future-focused education which nurtures critical thinking and a lifelong love of learning can only happen with your generosity.
The proposal for a charter school is extremely cumbersome. Your donation will directly support the creation of the charter school application. This will require:
- Providing the details of our core curriculum and hands-on Innovation Lab programs which are STEM-centered and focused on career connections.
- Demonstrating the effectiveness of our approach through research on project-based learning and career-focused education.
- Application writing professionals who provide guidance, support, and legal assistance throughout the process with a guarantee for application approval.
- Marketing designed to connect with parents, educators, and community leaders which will foster vital support for our innovative approach.
By investing in TDI STEM Academy, you are investing in:
- Empowered Students: Graduates with critical thinking skills and real-world experiences to thrive in the 21st century.
- Engaging Learning: Moving beyond outdated methods to ignite a passion for lifelong learning.
- A Brighter Future: Shaping the next generation of leaders and innovators.
Every contribution, big or small, brings us closer to opening our doors and making a lasting difference!
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Together, we can build a school that prepares students for success. Donate today!