education for a new frontier
future earth academy
age 14+
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approach
Break from industrial-era learning design.
Accelerate and amplify real world engagement.
Mentor in emerging fields, tools and practices.
Prioritize purpose, ethics, community and biosphere.
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advisors
Advisors offer guidance and feedback on program framework.
Communication & Technology programs, NYU
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elements
COLLECTIVE LEARNING
It is time for a new framework for learning that matches who we are today and where we would like to go as a society. This new paradigm starts with the student-teacher relationship.
NO TUITION
Education as a commodity is inherently discriminatory and reinforces social stratification. And it isn’t just private education that supports this approach.
PURPOSE-DRIVEN
The entire program is built on the idea that purpose should drive all learning, including formal learning.
COMMUNITY-INSPIRED
The entire curriculum will be based on and guided by the most current NYC sustainability efforts, particularly as they relate to flood mitigation.
MIXED-AGE
In the same way that students can surpass teachers in our time, so can age become irrelevant in a learning environment. At Future Earth Academy there are no grades or age divisions.
DIVERSITY
Diversity is about perspective and orientation and it is the engine of the Future Earth Academy curriculum. The integrity of the learning is rooted in diverse points of view.
