“A Guide to The Science of Summit” - "A Guide to The Science of Summit" is a 16-page introduction to the full Science of Summit white paper. This publication is especially geared for educators, parents, and community members interested in learning about our four student outcomes: Cognitive Skills, Content Knowledge, Habits of Success, and Sense of Purpose. The guide outlines each outcome, how each outcome is practiced in and out of the classroom, and a timeline of research that has influenced each outcome.
The Science of Summit - The Science of Summit is a groundbreaking, 70-page white paper 15 years in the making. The Science of Summit is our effort to share what we believe about young people, about the promise of public education, and about principles for school design rooted in the science of learning. The paper takes a deep dive into the research behind our four outcomes: Cognitive Skills, Content Knowledge, Habits of Success, and Sense of Purpose. It also introduces the Aligned School Model Framework, six steps for designing a school model that consistently and reliably predicts success for all students when implemented effectively.