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INQUIRE CHALLENGE C R E AT E

T H E S E L B Y P R OJ E C T is a dynamic learning community in Los Angeles committed to empowering students as learners and leaders Our democratic approach to education is embodied in our commitment to shared governance critical thinking and progressive pedagogy We believe education should maximize participation at every level providing learners with a rich stimulating environment where they develop into knowledgeable citizens and empathic human beings THE SELBY PROJECT IS AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL SERVING STUDENTS IN GRADES 6 12 I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change I m changing the things I cannot accept A N G E L A DAV I S E D U C AT O R A N D A C T I V I S T

We commit to Modeling democratic equity based practices Amplifying young people s voices and ideas Providing a stimulating education in the humanities sciences the arts Contributing to the cultural social and civic life of Los Angeles Creating an inclusive environment that respects the dignity and worth of all learners THE SELBY PROJECT is affiliated with Antioch University a progressive learner centered institution at the forefront of pedagogical theory and practice

SP What sets us apart PA R T I C I PAT I O N INQUIRY AND ACTION ENGAGEMENT Education Scholar Maxine Greene once remarked that to rear a generation of spectators is not to educate at all We agree Education should be an empowering participatory experience that encourages students to challenge assumptions engage with diverse perspectives and take action A vibrant democracy depends on an informed and engaged citizenry who understand how to analyze complex issues communicate clearly and take action For this reason we provide an educational environment that fosters the intellectual artistic and personal growth of students while preparing them to embark on successful futures where they can pursue their passions and make lasting changes We also engage students in experiential learning by interacting with our diverse and stimulating city our museums concert halls galleries neighborhoods and communities and involving students in meaningful research and dynamic projects with real world implications To be truly visionary we have to root our imagination in our concrete reality BELL HOOKS

Key Features Small and collaborative classes with a diverse and engaged community of learners A dynamic faculty with real world expertise and a passion for teaching learning and civic engagement A warm and inclusive environment that supports students with diverse learning needs A stimulating educational program that meets UC A G requirements Meaningful collaboration with universities artists scientists and civic and business leaders Thoughtful integration of new media technology and the arts across the curriculum If we teach today s students as we taught yesterdays we rob them of tomorrow JOHN DEWEY THE SELBY PROJECT is affiliated with Antioch University a progressive learner centered institution at the forefront of pedagogical theory and practice The Selby Project is a 501 3 c non profit organization

SP Academic Philosophy M I T P H Y S I C I S T V I C T O R W E I S S KO P F used to start his class by saying it doesn t matter what we cover it matters what you discover We agree We want students to have rich and relevant learning experiences that encourage them to inquire challenge and create For this reason we offer a humanistic educational program that challenges students to express their ideas in sophisticated and creative ways and explore essential questions in the Arts Sciences and Humanities At Selby we offer many of the traditional intellectual disciplines but we conceive of them in thematically rich ways always tailored to the interests and needs of the learner and sensitive to the distinctive process of understanding in each domain of inquiry We believe a meaningful education should extend both inward and outward inward in the sense of deepening understanding and outward in the sense of inspiring action In our commitment to democratic education we focus on making connections stretching boundaries and equipping students with the tools to direct their own learning Logic will get you from A to B Imagination will take you everywhere ALBERT EINSTEIN

We Emphasize Connection Fostering meaningful relationships with students and making learning relevant to their lives interests and questions Discovery Creating an environment where students can gain new knowledge through inquiry invention and careful observation Deliberation Creating spaces where students can engage in thoughtful discussion about ethical moral and political issues Diversity Embracing the unique composition of our community engaging with different viewpoints and perspectives and promoting equity Activism Encouraging students to challenge injustice and participate in the process of constructive change Critical analysis and creative problem solving Student as researchers and knowledge producers A humanistic education in the Arts and Sciences Communication Technology and Media Studies Commitment to equity and diversity DEMOCRACY AT S E L B Y Collaborative course work and selfdirected student initiatives Community engagement and public dialogue An emphasis on ethical commitment and principled action

BACKGROUND The Selby Project was conceived as a dynamic democratic alternative to existing progressive school options in Los Angeles Our model which emerged from research into how schools could more creatively engage students as citizens activists and leaders provides a high quality education that makes our city our galleries museums neighborhoods and urban spaces part of our learning landscape Our goal is to provide a progressive sliding scale tuition model and generous financial aid LONG TERM VISION Our long term vision at Selby is to develop a secondary school that serves students in grades 6 12 and eventually a primary school where the full breadth and range of our pedagogy and curriculum can be applied We imagine a community where young learners during their earliest years learn to practice the habits of engaged citizenship at levels appropriate for their development to ensure that our community is diverse and inclusive OUR TEAM Our team of educators has extensive experience within and across the fields of pedagogy teacher development curriculum development organizational leadership and educational philosophy Additionally our affiliation with Antioch University s Graduate School of Education gives us access to scholars teachers and resources that will allow Selby to continually enhance our program SELBY PROFILE Independent School Grades 6 12 WASC Accreditation Opening Fall 2018 Maximum Enrollment 200 Antioch University Los Angeles is committed to sustainability on our campus and within our community We strive to print all materials on post consumer recycled paper with soy based inks To learn more about Selby please contact Roy Danovitch at roy selbyproject org S U R F selbyproject org F O L L O W L I K E SelbyLA