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SETTINGthe STANDARD

INNOVATION

CMU-authorized charter public schools are leading the way in innovative learning
allowing students to grow in new ways.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND CURRICULUM
Cutting-edge programs and concepts are utilized throughout the Center’s diverse portfolio of schools to deliver an
education supported by innovation.

» Providing real-world experience while mastering different subject areas, project-based learning is utilized
in several CMU-authorized charter public schools giving students an advantage as they progress into their
professional life.

» Themed curriculum engages students in specialized areas, such as the environment, agriculture, technology and
entrepreneurship, that are used as a platform for development in other subjects.

» Celebrating diversity through cultural studies, students find safe and respectful environments that focus on the
strengths of the individual student while also introducing them to different cultures and building on their sense
of community.

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