Focal Point of Student-Driven Inquiry

Written by Bill Laurienti

The Oakwood School in Greenville, NC recently opened their SmartLab HQ. Dan Quesnel, Head of School, shared its impact on the students.

In its first year, the lab has become the focal point of student-driven inquiry on campus. I am constantly impressed by the level of discussion and problem-solving I see among the teams of students as they explore their own interests and develop skills that will allow them to succeed in jobs that may not even exist yet.

Bill Laurienti

Bill Laurienti is a Content Marketing Specialist at Creative Learning Systems. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education (English) from Colorado Mesa University and a Master of Arts in Secondary Teaching from the University of California's Rossier School of Education. Bill came to CLS after 10 years in the secondary classroom. He believes SmartLabs are important tools for engaging unengaged students and helping them access careers they might not otherwise have imagined.

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