A compelling focus of the school, grounded in the district or organization-wide vision, that organizes its structures in a way that is unique to the community to develop the desired outcomes for learners. This element is at the center of the 5 School Design Structures.

BRIGHT SPOTS

SEEQS is grounded in environmental stewardship. Their vision is that SEEQers will be stewards of planet Earth and healthy, effective citizens of the world. They have 5 sustainability skills that serve as their outcomes learners will develop through interdisciplinary projects and learning experiences.

At VIDA, a public magnet school, there is a clear identity around being a vida shark and leaning into design thinking. Their mission is: We dare to ignite the creative genius in each student by kindling their unique strengths, interests, and values as we utilize the Design Thinking process as a common framework to solve problems across all disciplines. Their core values, called GILLS, align to their identity as a VIDA Shark:

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G: Grit & Gratitude - We never give up
I: Integrity & Responsibility - We take pride in doing the right thing
L: Love & Understanding - We connect and accept
L: Leave it better than you found it - We respect ourselves, others, and our community
S: Sparking Creativity - We inspire innovation

Mālama Honua, a public charter school in Hawaii, is rooted in indigenous culture and language. They express this in their Mind of a Navigator, where a confident cultural identity is at the center of all skills.

In addition, their values speak to their Hawaiian roots:

MĀLAMA: To Care For
ALOHA: To Love
'IMI 'IKE: To Seek Knowledge
LOKOMAIKA'I: To Share With Each Other
NA'AU PONO: To Nurture A Deep Sense Of Justice
OLAKINO MAIKA'I: To Live Healthy

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