How did joining the EdVisions network change South Bay Prep?
When we first heard about EdVisions, we felt that it was a great match for SBP, because the EdVisions model has the same underlying goals, values, and educational philosophy that SBP started with. The EdVisions Schools model is less traditional and more innovative than the original conception of SBP. It takes ideas that were present in the original SBP model (such as senior projects and interdisciplinary classes) to a whole new level. For more information, see www.edvisions.com. Q: What are the “new 4 R’s?” A: The new 4 R’s are Relationships, Relevance, Rigor, and Resources. This idea comes from the Gates Foundation report, “High Schools for the New Millennium.” In the EdVisions model, “Relationships” refers to the support provided by the Advisory structure and small learning communities; “Relevance” refers to the way that project-based learning connects students’ work to their interests and to the real world; “Rigor” refers to the many ways in which the educational program ensures tha
