We believe that nurturing relationships, encouraging passion, and developing agency allows students to impact their today, their future, and the world around them.
We believe in a vision of school that bends to the needs of each learner. We partner with schools and districts to realize a more personalized, student-centered model that connects young people to their futures. Our three initiatives provide different entry points to our model and network of resources:
We value transparency and what our partners say about our model’s ability to engage their students and transform their learning experiences. At the heart of our mission, we seek to transform learning in a way that empowers our students to impact their world.
“Building 21 has been a thought partner and a leader for us…while they work primarily with the high school, their impact can be felt all the way down to our preschool program.”
Dr. Genevra Walters, Kankakee School District
This work is hard. We hope that by sharing what works for us, we may help you in your journey. View our curated resources, created by our network of schools and contributors, and access our Building 21 Competency Framework to adopt and remix what works for you.
Building 21 Annual Report 2022-23
As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Building 21, we’re reflecting on the learnings and milestones of the past decade as well as our progress over the past year. Explore our annual report and discover how the power of relationships has driven our continued innovation and ability to support young people in achieving the futures they deserve.
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