3DE Schools
Jack Harris has a rich work experience in various leadership roles. Jack became the President & CEO of 3DE Schools in 2018. Prior to that, they served as the President & CEO of Junior Achievement of Georgia from 2008 to 2018 and also worked as the Chief Operating Officer/SVP Development of the same organization from 2005 to 2008. Before joining Junior Achievement, they held the position of Vice President - International Operations at JA Worldwide from 2002 to 2005. Jack began their career as a Financial Advisor at Smith Barney from 2000 to 2002.
Jack Harris earned an AB degree in Politics with a focus on Political Economy from Princeton University, where they attended from 1994 to 1998.
3DE Schools
WHAT IS 3DE? 3DE re-engineers high school education to be more relevant, experiential, and authentically-connected to the complexities of the real world in order to more fully prepare today’s students for the demands of tomorrow’s economy. FOUNDATION: PARTNERSHIPS GENERATE PROFOUND TRANSFORMATION 3DE is the manifestation of joint ventures between school systems, Junior Achievement and the business community. These strategic partnerships bring together the core competencies and resources of each entity to modernize high schools across America. MODEL: 3DE IS A HOLISTIC & COMPREHENSIVE MODEL TO RECONSTRUCT TRADITIONAL HIGH SCHOOLS An unmatched network of education and corporate partners, coupled with expertise in experiential design, allows 3DE to provide a turnkey model to optimize today’s high school experience. From school structure, to curriculum design, to teacher development, 3DE is a replicable and comprehensive model that is integrated in traditional schools. LEARNING: 3DE BREAKS FREE FROM THE TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM STRUCTURE TO BRING REAL-WORLD CONNECTIVITY INTO THE EVERYDAY ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE Case Methodology is proven to increase student engagement, strengthen comprehension, build critical thinking and accelerate academic performance. This universally effective approach to learning is central to 3DE’s model and is the anchor for interdisciplinary pedagogy, relevant connectivity, and authentic project-based application that is delivered in every 3DE school. SCHOOLS: 3DE SCHOOLS PROVE TRANSFORMATION OF PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS IS POSSIBLE, AND IT'S HAPPENING NOW 3DE schools are incubators of innovation located within existing high schools. The consistent connectivity and integrated design nurtures a culture of exploration and high expectations. As the students lean in, the impact is evident and 3DE becomes a catalyst for transformation throughout the broader school.