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Unlike non-profit organizations which accept charitable tax deductions, I Am Academy for Lifelong Learning, Inc. is a for profit company which accepts gifts from supporters who believe in our mission to  promote lifelong progressive learning experiences, which is an alternative to the test-oriented instructions legislated by the Federal No Child Left Behind educational funding act.

 

  • I Am Academy for Lifelong Learning is a private school not financed by the state, but largely paid for by its parents and supports. One benefit of not being funded by the state is not having to follow the prescribed routine of costly mandatory subject area testing. We choose not to require a plethora of standardize testing because these scores have a problematic correlation with family income, gender and race and ethnicity.

  • In the absence of generous supporters, the cost of attending I Am Academy for Lifelong Learning, Inc. may have to be fully covered by parents who may lack the resources to afford their students the opportunity of a private educational program.

  • High School students are required to meet all State and Federal educational requirements. Additionally, our progressive learning experiences may include:

    • Education for social responsibility and democracy

    • Integration of community service and service learning projects into the curriculum

    • Integration of entrepreneurship in to education

    • Emphasis on lifelong learning and social skills

    Middle School students are required to meet all State and Federal educational requirements. Additionally, our progressive learning experiences may include:

    • Strong emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking

    • Group work and development of social skills

    • Understanding an action as the goals of learning as opposed to rote knowledge

    • Collaborative and cooperative learning projects

    • Emphasis on lifelong learning and social skills

    Pre K- 5th grade student learning relies on the spiral teaching method because it's a proven, time-tested approach. Spiral review focuses on mastery, not memorization. It forms a bridge to new topics, promoting flexible and critical thinking skills. Students’ progressive learning experiences may include:

    • Emphasis on learning by doing – hands-on projects, expeditionary and experiential learning

    • Integrated curriculum focused on thematic units

    • Selection of subject content by looking forward to ask what skills will be needed in future society

    • Assessment by evaluation of child’s projects and productions

    • Emphasis on lifelong learning and social skills