COMPETENCY-BASED
3DE anchors its instructional approach in developing six foundational competencies. Competency development allows students to apply and measure their mindset, skills, knowledge, and abilities when presented with real-world scenarios. These transferrable behaviors make students competitive regardless of their chosen path after high school.
Self-Direction
Learners will take the initiative to set goals/priorities to achieve maximium productivity through inquisitiveness, resourcefulness, and positivity.
EFFECTIVE COLLABORATION
Learners will promote cooperation for diverse, collective input and output; seek a range of perspectives; create open and productive environments
CRITICAL & ANALYTICAL THINKING
Learners will use logic, research, data, and intuition to break down complex problems; determine feasible strategies for solutions through observation, evaluation, and reflection.
CULTURAL AGILITY
Learners will assess situations to navigate cultural, structural, and situational norms, reading context and identifying stakeholders' perspectives to foster positive relationships.
ENGAGING COMMUNICATION
Learners will transfer information through appropriate channels to influence desired outcomes articulating a position through knowledge, experiences, confidence, and compassion.
CREATIVITY & INNOVATION
Learners will determine opportunities to use original thoughts/approaches to create or disrupt status quo assumptions, constantly looking for improvements and advancements.
CASE METHOD
A student-centered approach that increases engagement, strengthens learning outcomes, and builds critical thinking. Case studies present students with real-world challenges facing today's high-growth industries and requires students to problem solve and present their approach to effective decision making.
SCHOOLS
3DE SCHOOLS prove transformation of public high schools is possible, and it's happening now.
3DE schools are incubators of innovation located within existing high schools. The consistent connectivity and integrated design nurtures a culture of exploration and high expectations. As the students lean in, the impact is evident and 3DE becomes a catalyst for transformation throughout the broader school. This organic process creates a gateway to initiate and maintain strategies proven to drive academic and social growth within 3DE and the surrounding campus.
PLAN
SYSTEMIC TRANSFORMATION IS ON THE HORIZON
Relevant, authentic and experiential learning has been infused into public education and is demonstrating profound outcomes for its students. Schools will continue to get more innovative, engaging and connected as we create more opportunities for students to experience learning that expands their boundaries and opportunities.
FOUNDATION
Partnerships generate profound transformation.
3DE by Junior Achievement combines core competencies with school districts and the broader business community to initiate a transformation from the inside out. The model leverages our networks, resources and expertise to create a cost-effective and scalable solution that maximizes the impact for all involved.