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District 11 rolls out systemwide "peak experiences," including fifth-grade rocket launch
Summary
Colorado Springs School District 11 presented a new systemwide initiative called "peak experiences" to give students competency‑based learning opportunities; the first large-scale activity will be a fifth‑grade rocket launch developed with local partners.
District 11 officials presented a new initiative called “peak experiences” on March 1, describing a competency‑based approach to ensure students at every grade level complete at least one standards‑connected, real‑world demonstration of learning.
Superintendent (title given in meeting) introduced the plan and District staff said the work grew out of a yearlong audit of existing classroom projects. Chief of Strategy Ms. Autmer told the board peak experiences are meant to “ignite curiosity” and foster student agency by asking learners to apply standards in authentic contexts rather than simply taking a field trip.
District staff said the program uses an expose→explore→experience…
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