As part of a new initiative between Ypsilanti Community Schools (YCS) and Lincoln Consolidated Schools (LCS), students in pre-K–12 classrooms have been delving into hands-on, project-based learning while their teachers see increased support and leadership.
The 3P Champions Collaborative Learning Initiative, which is funded by a Toyota Driving Possibilities grant, aims to develop a curriculum focused on science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) and experiential learning–and to pair teachers with “champions” experienced in the new approach.
Kelly Mickel, director of STEM innovation for YCS, says the goal of the partnership is that “both districts will create and enact a STEM curriculum map rooted in…PK-12 experiential learning and aligned with core subjects” by April 2028…