SchoolsNEXT

Saturday, October 24, 2015, 8:30 AM – 10:45 AM

Changing the Face of Education: A Step into the Future

Kari Kikuta, ASLA, LPA, Inc.
Kimberly Coffeen, CEFP, LEED BD+C, Irvine Unified School District
Emily Koch, LPA, Inc.

Grande Ballroom

LearningSCAPES will host four finalist teams as they vie for top honors during the final leg of the 2015 SchoolsNEXT competition. The teams will face the jury on Friday, October 23 in San Diego. Conference attendees will have an opportunity to see firsthand what these remarkable students have accomplished during Saturday's Super Session, October 24 from 8:30 am – 10:45 am. Each of the finalist teams will take the stage to present their projects, demonstrating their ability to rethink education, inspire change and create meaningful learning experiences for all learners and their communities. Following the presentations, the 2015 SchoolsNEXT awards will be presented.

Over 3,000 students representing nearly 100 school districts from all over the globe participated in the program this year. Following a STEM curriculum, and developing leadership and teamwork proficiencies to master the 21st century skills they need to succeed in today's global economy, the students design and build a model, articulate a vision for their school of the future and produce a five minute video documenting their planning process, rationale and unique design features.

Meet the Finalists!

Bullis Charter K-8 School
Santa Clara County Office of Education
Los Altos, California

St. Michael's Academy
Springfield, Massachusetts

Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School
Okotoks, Alberta, Canada

Ligon Middle School
Wake County Public School System
Raleigh, North Carolina

  1.5 HSW / LU

  1.5 CE