Social-Emotional and Leadership Development Curriculum.
Our K-8 Curricular Approach
Our curriculum is critical in K-8 education because it helps students build the foundation for emotional intelligence, self-regulation, and healthy relationships—skills that are key to success in school and life. By developing empathy, critical thinking, and leadership, students are better equipped to navigate challenges, work collaboratively, and make thoughtful decisions. These skills not only support academic growth but also prepare students to contribute meaningfully to their communities and lead with confidence in an increasingly complex world.
K-2: Foundations of Emotional Literacy and Self-Awareness
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Build: Self-awareness & emotional literacy through SEL, focusing on emotion regulation.
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Activate: Empathy, cooperation, and communication through SEL activities.
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Magnify: Sharing ideas, small leadership roles through play-based learning. ​
3-5: Cultivating Critical Thinking and Cultural Identity
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Build: Self-advocacy and community understanding through culturally responsive teaching and social justice themes.
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Activate: Critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration through Project-Based Learning.
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Magnify: Leadership and responsibility in group work through CRT & PBL​
6-8: Leadership, Social Responsibility, and Real-World Problem Solving
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Build: Cultural identity, empathy, and diversity awareness through Culturally responsive pedagogy & SEL.
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Activate: Critical thinking, leadership, and collaboration through Project Based Learning (PBL)..
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Magnify: Leading with intention and social responsibility through PBL.​
How Each Grade Band Builds on the Previous One
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K-2: Builds the foundation of emotional literacy and self-awareness, creating a space for students to understand themselves and their emotions.
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3-5: Activates the foundation by engaging students in critical thinking and collaboration, pushing them to solve problems and lead projects with their peers.
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6-8: Magnifies leadership by refining the skills of empathy, cultural awareness, and social responsibility, giving students the tools to lead with intention and create impactful change in their communities.