CASE STUDY: INSPIRE GIRLS ACADEMY
Inspire Girls Academy works to transform girls’ lives by equipping them with the leadership skills and the confidence to explore their ideas and opinions through project-based learning. Founded in STEAM concepts, the girls discover their passion through approaching problems, experimenting, and finding solutions through trial and error in after-school and summer camp-based engagements.
THE CHALLENGE:
Inspire was intended to open as a private school, but pivoted to reach more students as an after-school and summer camp program. They needed an engaging curriculum that could be used across multiple grade levels (PreK-4th grade) and implemented in a wide range of environments. In addition, they needed support adapting content for partnerships and growth opportunities.
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RYE’S IMPACT:
RYE’s experienced educators went to work establishing a dynamic curriculum that supported NGSS and CASEL standards while focusing on real-world-based engagement. RYE supported the training of teachers to ensure fidelity to the new curriculum’s implementation. With rigor at the forefront, RYE wanted to Inspire girls to be challenged to take risks and learn from their classmates through various themes. As Inspire has grown, RYE continues to create new content that upholds INSPIRE’s STEAM model while conducting site visits to reflect on curriculum needs. RYE has remained a valued partner as the work has grown, creating protocols for best practices to strengthen Professional Development and content growth.