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EdVisions Schools

EdVisions Schools is a startup and support network of innovative high schools across the U.S., headquartered in Henderson, Minnesota, the home of the flagship school, the Minnesota New Country School. EdVisions’ mission is to “help create and sustain great small schools” by providing direct technical assistance and training for schools as they begin, grow and attempt to improve and change the small high school experience. Since 1994, the EdVisions model has featured a high tech, personalized project based learning method and a teacher-leader governance system through which teachers are organized as a professional practice.

Five Qualities That Distinguish AHSI Schools

The AHSI Distinguishers provide a common design framework for development and assessment of our schools. Each distinguisher is supported by a range of alternative strategies which vary according to the unique school design prescribed by each organization.

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  1. Authentic Learning, Teaching and Performance Assessment
  2. Personalized School Culture
  3. Shared Leadership and Responsibility
  4. Supportive Partnerships
  5. Future Focus