Pamela Stewart

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.