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Students from Big Picture (Principal Center Collaborative) showcase internships, exhibitions and small learning communities
Summary
Students and staff from Big Picture San Francisco (Principal Center Collaborative) presented their student‑centered learning model, described internships and exhibitions and invited board members to visit exhibitions May 16–20; commissioners praised student presentations and asked follow‑up questions about community connections.
Students from Big Picture San Francisco (Principal Center Collaborative) presented to the Board of Education on April 26, describing the school’s 'one student at a time' model, internships, exhibitions and the school’s five core learning goals (empirical reasoning, quantitative reasoning, social reasoning, communication and personal qualities).
Junior Palpow and classmates introduced staff members and student projects: Lydia Velasquez presented a research project on Honduras and dengue fever; Noel Ortiz described murals and an internship at 1AM gallery; Hugo Molina described an internship at SF Camera Work that included Saturday field trips and a student art auction scheduled for April 28. Kevin Brooks, the Learning Through Internship coordinator, explained that the program pairs students with mentors for one‑on‑one experiences and aims to improve attendance and graduation outcomes.
Commissioners asked about class sizes, school visits and neighborhood outreach. Students said class sizes are typically 8–10 and invited board members to observe exhibitions May 16–20. Commissioner members praised students for their presentations and encouraged ideas for community service projects and neighborhood engagement as the school expands.
