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NC State Superintendent Catherine Truitt Cuts the Ribbon at Southside Ashpole Elementary's SmartLab in Rowland, NC

Back to School: Celebrating and Showcasing Your SmartLab

For many schools, the SmartLab is a hub of excitement! The endless possibilities and unique approach to learning draws students of all…

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Engagement is Foundational to Any Learning Outcome

Thirteen-year-old Allison was on the verge of tears. It was November and she did not want to go to school only to sit through another…

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Webinar: Impacting Student Achievement With Project-Based Learning + STEM

Recently, SmartLabs joined several guests from across the country in presenting the webinar, “Impacting Student Achievement With…

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Award-Winning Video: Wilder Elementary School

Give a round of applause for Littleton, Colorado’s Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School! They have been awarded first place our…

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Award-Winning Video: The Oakwood School

A hearty congrats to the students and staff from The Oakwood School in Greenville, NC, as they were awarded second place in our Learning Is…

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Award-Winning Video: California Elementary School

Earlier this year we announced our first annual Learning Is Different Here™ contest. We received entries from schools across the…

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“Students Innovate. The SmartLab Elevates.”

Rick Knotts, the Science Director at Prince of Peace Christian School tells us that “Students Innovate. The SmartLab Elevates”…

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Keeping Learners Engaged with Student-Led Learning

With our approach, students are in charge of their own learning. Abigail Welch, the SmartLab Facilitator at Lincoln Christian School in…

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Where Learners Come into Their Own Thinking

The team at Lake Oswego School District in Oregon recently installed a number of SmartLab HQs throughout their district. Two of their…

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Equipping Students with Tools, Resources, and Confidence

The team at St. Louis’ The Principia School recently introduced SmartLab Learning to their students, and graciously shared their…

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Focal Point of Student-Driven Inquiry

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

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Helping Learners Find Career Pathways

Fayetteville Academy’s SmartLab Facilitator, Cath Rathbone, has a gift for connecting with students—even after they’ve…

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