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A NEW WAY TO DO SCHOOL
A NEW WAY TO DO SCHOOL
SparkNC is a revolutionary effort to help our learners engage with high- tech fields like artificial intelligence and machine learning, software development, computer systems engineering, cybersecurity, Esports and game development . Through SparkLabs across our interdistrict network, learners will have opportunities to explore these fields and collaboratively prepare for modern work. SparkNC is a completely new way to do school: learner-centered, industry-relevant, and competency-based.
Our work is funded by an appropriation from the North Carolina General Assembly to create a high-tech learning accelerator for North Carolina. SparkNC is launching as an initiative of The Innovation Project (TIP). After incubating in partnership with TIP’s innovative district members, SparkNC will eventually expand to serve all North Carolina students.
What is our SparkLab?
What is our SparkLab?
We are supporting New Hanover County by giving students accelerated pathways to careers in high-tech fields like artificial intelligence and machine learning, software development, computer systems engineering, and cybersecurity. The way they learn adapts to them, so they can grow professional networks and build important skills for their future while igniting their passions through education that's geared towards them.
Discovery
Discovery
Help learners new to high-tech
fields see pathways as possible and
accessible, with a focus on
increasing engagement among
women and students of color;
extend exploration of pathways
through activities like interacting
with professionals in high-tech
jobs, engaging in survey courses,
and participating in tech-focused
design challenges
Experience
Experience
Provide opportunities for deeper
learning through direct work on
high-tech issues, with peers and
experts in the field, addressing
real world challenges; develop
modular experiences for learners
to engage with relevant content
and progress toward mastery
Career Navigation
Career Navigation
Support learners in choosing among
opportunities leading to diplomas,
college credit, badges, micro-
credentials, certificates, or other
industry-relevant credentials;
build relationships with high-tech
employers to strengthen learners’
preparation and accelerate their
progress into successful high-tech careers
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