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This spring, our learner-centered school graduates six seniors. They have been through a great deal to cross the stage and earn their diplomas. LEADPrep also “graduates” Terry Risdon, our beloved science teacher and director of learning. Let me tell you about this quiet, creative believer who is retiring after a full career of serving youth.… Read More »

All LEADPrep students participate in our Digital Storytelling filmmaking class.  These same creative aspects of filmmaking will be the themes of our amazing new week-long summer camps. There are a myriad of benefits this fun class offers our students! Here are our three favorite reasons for taking a filmmaking class. We all have a story–or… Read More »

LEADPrep is blessed with teachers who value student expression and bring learning to life. In our Digital Storytelling class, this powerful learning experience is provided by Travis and Kanani—the co-founders of Cherry Street Films. Their mission: We work to support youth produced media by using the tools and technologies available to drive creative change through… Read More »

Lake Washington is often perceived as the great divide. That isn’t going to stop LEADPrep Academy! Families on both sides of the “pond” deserve easy access to our personalized, innovative teaching model. To provide this, we are announcing the launch of a Seattle campus to open  in the fall of 2017.  The Seattle campus will… Read More »

When tragedy strikes, we are confronted with strong emotions; we also are afforded an opportunity to channel those emotions to make a difference. After the horror of hate at the Pulse nightclub, people in Orlando are joining forces to help. Lines of people are waiting to donate blood as a way to be a beacon… Read More »

We know in adolescence that our children spend a great deal of energy exploring their identities. They are becoming independent of parents and looking to peers to inform more of their decisions. As parents, we are called to stay involved and provide feedback and support…delicately. We need to question our beliefs, being sure we address the issues that are really important… Read More »

Leaders not only have vision, they have the communication skills to inspire others to move the vision forward. We want our teens to be leaders empowered with excellent communication skills. A proven resource is Toastmasters International. With a global network of over 14,000 clubs in 126 countries, Toastmasters uses a process that builds leadership capacity,… Read More »

The countdown has begun! Even if your teen has lamented being bored lately, school’s start brings a mix of emotions. Transitions can be tough. Teach your children these steps to ease the transition process. Honor emotions involved. Check in. Explore the perceived losses and benefits/joys this transition offers. Ask what will be missed about the… Read More »

Running Start is a bargain—free college classes for 11th and 12th grade students who pass the entrance test. Students can take all classes at the community college, or part at college and part at high school. They can pick the hours or even study online. One quarter of English is the equivalent of a year… Read More »

Remember the engaging teacher who made learning come to life? Decades later the learning is still with you. We want this powerful retention for our students. We want learning to be deep and relevant…to transfer to new situations and empower our teens. Listening to lectures and reading textbooks are passive, versus the active engagement of… Read More »