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Da Vinci Welcomes Students #BackToSchool

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Da Vinci Welcomes Students #BackToSchool

Students from Da Vinci Communications, Design, Science, and Connect high schools and Da Vinci Extension returned to campuses today on the first day back to school for the 2021-22 school year! Da Vinci RISE High started school last week and Da Vinci Connect...

Carla Levenson Aug 16, 2021 Comments Disabled

Blood Drive – July 8th at Da Vinci Schools, Blood Donations Urgently Needed

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Blood Drive – July 8th at Da Vinci Schools, Blood Donations Urgently Needed

Did you know the Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage? According to the Red Cross, more people are beginning to undergo elective surgeries, organ transplants, and emergency surgeries, all which require donated blood. Please consider making...

Emily Shapiro Jun 29, 2021 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Graduations: In-Person and Livestreamed

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Da Vinci Graduations: In-Person and Livestreamed

Join us as we proudly celebrate 400 seniors from Da Vinci Communications, Design, Science, and RISE high schools who are graduating this week at in-person ceremonies. We also celebrate our 45 8th graders who will walk across the stage on Thursday, and...

Carla Levenson Jun 07, 2021 Comments Disabled

Preparing Learners for Their Future Through Real-World Learning

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Preparing Learners for Their Future Through Real-World Learning

With the academic year winding down, we want to take a moment to celebrate some of the real-world learning taking place at Da Vinci Schools this school year. The virtual environment has provided a unique opportunity for Da Vinci students and teachers...

Carla Levenson Jun 03, 2021 Comments Disabled

Let’s Get Social

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Let’s Get Social

We are so excited to officially launch Da Vinci Instagram and Facebook pages to complement our existing Twitter feed so we can get even more connected with our community, a.k.a. YOU!! Follow us today on any of our official Da Vinci Schools social...

Emily Shapiro Jun 02, 2021 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Connect TK-8 Students Participate in Two Exciting Events Hosted by NASA and STEMconnector

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Da Vinci Connect TK-8 Students Participate in Two Exciting Events Hosted by NASA and STEMconnector

(You’re subscribed to the Da Vinci Schools Blog. Keep a close eye on your inbox for some great posts about exciting projects, collaborations, real-world learning, and more!) Da Vinci Connect TK-8 students recently had the opportunity to hear...

Carla Levenson May 12, 2021 Comments Disabled

D.R. Moreland Named as New Wiseburn Da Vinci Athletics Director

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D.R. Moreland Named as New Wiseburn Da Vinci Athletics Director

We are excited to announce that Donald “D.R.” Moreland has been named Athletics Director of the Wiseburn Da Vinci Athletics Program. D.R. assumed his duties last week. D.R. has more than 20 years of experience as an administrator, athletics...

Carla Levenson May 10, 2021 Comments Disabled

Returning to Campus and Staying Connected Through the Spring

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Returning to Campus and Staying Connected Through the Spring

Spring has arrived! Our campuses are coming back to life again after more than a year of our physical buildings being closed due to COVID-19. We had a fantastic first week back from Spring Break with more than 1,000 Da Vinci students joining us on our...

Carla Levenson Apr 17, 2021 Comments Disabled

DVC DECA Places at CA Conference and Earns Opportunity to Participate in International Conference Leadership Academy

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DVC DECA Places at CA Conference and Earns Opportunity to Participate in International Conference Leadership Academy

By Jeanette Arteaga, Da Vinci Communications Class of 2021 and DVC DECA President Six DECA members from Da Vinci Communications high school were recently recognized at the 2021 California DECA State Career Development Conference and will send two of its...

Carla Levenson Mar 22, 2021 Comments Disabled

Priority Application Deadline for New TK-12th Grade Students is Feb. 28

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Priority Application Deadline for New TK-12th Grade Students is Feb. 28

Our Priority Application Deadline for new TK-12th grade students for the 2021-22 school year is February 28th. If you know a friend of family member who is looking for a real-world education in a small and nurturing school community, then keep reading!...

Carla Levenson Feb 18, 2021 Comments Disabled

Athletics Update & Info Meeting – February 25th at 5:30PM – Join Us!

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Athletics Update & Info Meeting – February 25th at 5:30PM – Join Us!

We are excited to share that the Wiseburn Da Vinci Wolves have received approval by the CIF Southern Section Executive Committee to move from Small Schools Area 9 to Coast Area 2, paving the way for re-leaguing which will begin in the next few months!!...

Carla Levenson Feb 04, 2021 Comments Disabled

Honoring Changemakers and Each Other During Exhibition Week

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Honoring Changemakers and Each Other During Exhibition Week

Last week, Da Vinci Connect’s TK-8th grade students participated in virtual Exhibition events! During these unusual times, it was important for our community to honor and make space for the learning and projects with which students have engaged throughout...

Carla Levenson Dec 16, 2020 Comments Disabled

Informed and Engaged

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Informed and Engaged

(Editor’s Note: With the 2020 election just a few days away, we checked in with some seniors in Government class to see what they are studying and thinking about.) By Aidan S., Class of 2021 Hello, my name is Aidan S. and I am a senior at Da Vinci...

Carla Levenson Oct 29, 2020 Comments Disabled

Envisioning the Future of Work

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Envisioning the Future of Work

What does the future of work look like? A panel of three industry professionals offered their visions in a virtual session last week during the 2020 Transforming Learning Goes Virtual conference hosted by Da Vinci Schools. The panelists, all of whom are...

Carla Levenson Oct 20, 2020 Comments Disabled

Students Find Community in Virtual Clubs

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Students Find Community in Virtual Clubs

By Kian S., DV Design ‘21 In normal years, the Da Vinci Club Fair is a sight to behold. Reminiscent of a vibrant fish market, dozens of club leaders excitedly jostle for students’ attention. “Save our marine life!” “Level up...

Carla Levenson Sep 28, 2020 Comments Disabled

Reflections on Remote Learning

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Reflections on Remote Learning

(Editor’s Note: We are checking in periodically with Da Vinci students to see how they are doing learning from home.) By Sydney R., DV Design ’21 What is going well? What do you like? What parts of Da Vinci’s remote learning structure...

Carla Levenson Sep 16, 2020 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Students Gain Valuable Workplace Skills in Virtual Internships and Experiences

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Da Vinci Students Gain Valuable Workplace Skills in Virtual Internships and Experiences

Da Vinci students have not missed a step, continuing to gain valuable workplace skills and career experiences as we all navigate a time of increased physical distancing. Over the summer, 36 students participated in virtual internships to develop career...

Carla Levenson Aug 27, 2020 Comments Disabled

Welcome Back to School!

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Welcome Back to School!

We are so happy to be back with students again and are thrilled to begin the 2020-21 school year together! We couldn’t be more proud of our teachers and school leaders who have been creating intentional time for community and relationship building...

Carla Levenson Aug 17, 2020 Comments Disabled

Leveraging the Best of Both Worlds: On Campus and Remote

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Leveraging the Best of Both Worlds: On Campus and Remote

We want to take a moment to celebrate all of our teachers, counselors and school leaders who have thoughtfully set up remote classes, videos, curriculum, resources, social interaction, office hours, check-ins and more. You have been amazing in your adaptability...

Kevin Hunley May 20, 2020 Comments Disabled

Thriving in an Online World

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Thriving in an Online World

While our physical campuses are closed, our schools are open and thriving. “Virtual learning has made us even tighter,” said Jaylon Jones, a 10th grade student at Da Vinci Communications. “The teachers are doing a great job. If they are struggling,...

Emily Shapiro Apr 29, 2020 Comments Disabled

Accepting Medical Equipment Donations – April 4th

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Accepting Medical Equipment Donations – April 4th

Support our local medical professionals in the fight against COVID-19. Da Vinci’s Biomedical Pathway Lead Teacher, Saya Wai, has organized a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) drop-off for this Saturday, April 4. Donate any unused masks, safety...

Emily Shapiro Apr 01, 2020 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci’s Robotics Team 4201 Wins First Place at L.A. Regional

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Da Vinci’s Robotics Team 4201 Wins First Place at L.A. Regional

A HUGE congratulations to Da Vinci’s Team 4201: The Vitruvian Bots, a member of the winning alliance at the 20th Annual Los Angeles FIRST Robotics Competition!! The Vitruvian Bots secured its first Regional Winner banner as the #1 ranked robot and...

Carla Levenson Mar 10, 2020 Comments Disabled

You’re Invited: Da Vinci Schools To Host 20th Annual L.A. FIRST Robotics Competition, March 7-8

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You’re Invited: Da Vinci Schools To Host 20th Annual L.A. FIRST Robotics Competition, March 7-8

After a very busy build season, the Da Vinci Schools world champion Robotics Team 4201: The Vitruvian Bots will be competing in the 20th Annual Los Angeles FIRST Robotics Competition — hosted at our very own campus at 201 N. Douglas Street in El...

Carla Levenson Mar 05, 2020 Comments Disabled

Part 2: Aligning Our Curriculum from K-Career

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Part 2: Aligning Our Curriculum from K-Career

Who better to teach us how to prepare students for the real world than working professionals? Da Vinci engages with professional partners in various ways to ensure our students are prepared with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in college...

Carla Levenson Feb 19, 2020 Comments Disabled

Aligning Our Curriculum from K-Career

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Aligning Our Curriculum from K-Career

There were no students on campus on Friday, but there was plenty of enthusiasm, laughter, collaboration, learning and reflection taking place. Teachers and school leaders from Da Vinci Connect and Da Vinci Extension (DVX) came together for the first of...

Carla Levenson Feb 12, 2020 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Connect Hosts Parent Educator Conference (PEC)

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Da Vinci Connect Hosts Parent Educator Conference (PEC)

Today, Da Vinci Connect hosted its 3rd Parent Educator Conference (PEC) of the school year with a multitude of mathematics workshops for K-8 families, led by some of the best math minds in our community. At Da Vinci Connect, parents and students are collaborative...

Carla Levenson Feb 05, 2020 Comments Disabled

Career Boot Camps Ensure Da Vinci Extension Students Are Ready for the Professional World

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Career Boot Camps Ensure Da Vinci Extension Students Are Ready for the Professional World

Today’s first impressions are digital. Students need perfect resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles to even get the opportunity to make an in-person impression. Da Vinci Extension (DVX) students participated in a 2-week career boot camp this...

Emily Shapiro Jan 31, 2020 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Schools Families Connected: Health & Wellness Resources at Your Fingertips

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Da Vinci Schools Families Connected: Health & Wellness Resources at Your Fingertips

Did you know that Da Vinci Schools and South Bay Families Connected have joined forces to bring health and wellness resources to our Da Vinci students and families? We invite students, families, caregivers and anyone committed to helping youth thrive...

Emily Shapiro Jan 28, 2020 Comments Disabled

Film Screening & Discussion: Autism Goes to College (Jan. 29)

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Film Screening & Discussion: Autism Goes to College (Jan. 29)

You’re Invited! We would like to invite our Da Vinci and Wiseburn Families to attend a free screening of Autism Goes to College on Wednesday, January 29th at 6pm in the Blackbox Theater at the high school campus, located at 201 N. Douglas Street, El...

Emily Shapiro Jan 14, 2020 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Connect Hosts Open House on Jan. 10th to Celebrate Move to Its New TK-8 Home!! Join Us!

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Da Vinci Connect Hosts Open House on Jan. 10th to Celebrate Move to Its New TK-8 Home!! Join Us!

Da Vinci Schools + Wiseburn Unified Providing a World-Class Education for the 21st Century Our Da Vinci Connect TK-8 team is settling into their new home at the Del Aire Campus, located at 12501 Isis Avenue. Da Vinci Connect offers TK through 8th grade...

Emily Shapiro Jan 09, 2020 Comments Disabled

Project Focus: Boards Across Borders

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Project Focus: Boards Across Borders

How can we make a difference in the lives of teens who are going through the refugee, migrant, immigrant experience? Da Vinci Design 9th grade students used this question as a lens in each of their classes to study the lives and journeys of people going...

Carla Levenson Dec 13, 2019 Comments Disabled

DVC Students Deliver Bold TED-style Talks

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DVC Students Deliver Bold TED-style Talks

We are still in awe thinking about the DVCed Talks that were given last week by 24 9th graders at Da Vinci Communications. The short, powerful talks were modeled after the popular TED Talks, designed to inspire ideas, creativity and conversation around...

Carla Levenson Dec 12, 2019 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci’s Winter Festival and Holiday Market – Dec. 14th

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Da Vinci’s Winter Festival and Holiday Market – Dec. 14th

Celebrate the spirit of the season at Da Vinci’s Winter Festival & Holiday Market this Saturday, December 14th from 10 AM to 3 PM, at 201 N. Douglas Street, El Segundo. Crafts, food, live music, raffles, kids activities … and, of course,...

Carla Levenson Dec 09, 2019 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Connect Science Showcase

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Da Vinci Connect Science Showcase

Da Vinci Connect students were recently invited to share their knowledge on all things science at the Da Vinci Connect FAN Science Showcase! It was a great opportunity for our K-8 students to deep dive into a project of their choice during homeschool...

Emily Shapiro Nov 21, 2019 Comments Disabled

Exhibition Nights at Da Vinci Schools

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Exhibition Nights at Da Vinci Schools

We invite you to join us for Exhibition Nights this week when students from Da Vinci Design, Da Vinci Communications and Da Vinci Science publicly present their projects from the semester. Exhibition Nights are a great way to see Da Vinci’s real-world,...

Carla Levenson Nov 18, 2019 Comments Disabled

Project Reclaim: Da Vinci’s Waste Reduction Program

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Project Reclaim: Da Vinci’s Waste Reduction Program

By Jordan Pruitt (’21) and Ethan Barragán (’20) The students of the Da Vinci Communications Strategic Communications pathway just launched a new marketing campaign, Reclaim, to help our community reduce waste. Our mission is to show how the...

Emily Shapiro Nov 14, 2019 Comments Disabled

Getting Ready for the New School Year

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Getting Ready for the New School Year

While most of Da Vinci’s students are savoring the final few days of summer, Da Vinci teachers and school leaders are back at their schools engaged in collaborative planning and preparation for the upcoming school year. Da Vinci educators participate...

Carla Levenson Aug 15, 2019 Comments Disabled

Class of 2019 – Delivering College and Career-Ready Results

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Class of 2019 – Delivering College and Career-Ready Results

It’s Commencement Day! Today, Da Vinci Schools will graduate 306 seniors from Da Vinci Design, Da Vinci Communications, and Da Vinci Science high schools, and we couldn’t be more proud! 98% of Da Vinci graduates successfully completed the...

Carla Levenson Jun 06, 2019 Comments Disabled

Celebrating College, Career & Life at Da Vinci Extension

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Celebrating College, Career & Life at Da Vinci Extension

Da Vinci Extension (DVX) hosted its first ever DVX Achievement Awards on May 22nd to celebrate student accomplishments across the DVX programming of college, career and life. Students who attend DVX opt in to stay at Da Vinci beyond the 12th grade to...

Carla Levenson May 30, 2019 Comments Disabled

Presentations of Learning at Da Vinci Schools

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Presentations of Learning at Da Vinci Schools

By Bianca Melara, Class of 2020 Presentations of Learning (known as POLs) are uncommon in most schools but are a tradition at all Da Vinci Schools. At the end of each semester, students in all grades complete a POL in which they demonstrate their growth...

Carla Levenson May 29, 2019 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Schools Robotics Team Wins World Championships

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Da Vinci Schools Robotics Team Wins World Championships

We are still buzzing with excitement… the Da Vinci Schools FIRST Robotics Team known as The Vitruvian Bots became world champions on April 20, winning the annual FIRST Robotics World Championships in Houston, as part of a four-team alliance. Students...

Carla Levenson Apr 26, 2019 Comments Disabled

DVX Team Develops Virtual Reality Simulator, Selected as Semi-Finalist in Gamifying Pediatrics Hackathon

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DVX Team Develops Virtual Reality Simulator, Selected as Semi-Finalist in Gamifying Pediatrics Hackathon

A team of Da Vinci Extension (DVX) students was selected as one of 10 semi-finalists in the first-ever Gamifying Pediatrics Hackathon on April 12-14, sponsored by the Innovation Studio at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and BCG Digital Ventures....

Emily Shapiro Apr 17, 2019 Comments Disabled

Explore, Design, Tinker, Create at Da Vinci Summer Camp 2019

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Explore, Design, Tinker, Create at Da Vinci Summer Camp 2019

Join us for fun, real-world learning at Da Vinci Summer Camp 2019. We offer a variety of activities to engage children in grade levels K-9 and of all interests! Week 1: June 17-21, 2019 Week 2: June 24-28, 2019 Camps offered: Beginning Robotics 9:00-12:00...

Emily Shapiro Apr 04, 2019 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Connect Students Learn About Philanthropy First-Hand

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Da Vinci Connect Students Learn About Philanthropy First-Hand

Middle school students will accept donations of hygiene products from March 4-19 to help the homeless. Students in Da Vinci Connect’s 5th – 8th grade Collaborative workshops are looking outside of themselves this semester and making an impact...

Emily Shapiro Mar 06, 2019 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Delegation of Youth & Government Heading to Sacramento for 71st Model Legislature & Court Conference

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Da Vinci Delegation of Youth & Government Heading to Sacramento for 71st Model Legislature & Court Conference

By April Owens, Class of 2020 The youth of today are taking charge of the future, starting as early as high school. Youth & Government (Y&G) is a stellar program that gets students excited about politics and develops skills such as public speaking,...

Emily Shapiro Feb 13, 2019 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci and Wiseburn Celebrate New Gymnasium and Aquatics Complex

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Da Vinci and Wiseburn Celebrate New Gymnasium and Aquatics Complex

Da Vinci Schools and the Wiseburn Unified School District celebrated the near completion of their new sports complex at an official ribbon cutting ceremony and open house celebration on Dec. 20. More than 300 community members, board members, administrators,...

Carla Levenson Dec 21, 2018 Comments Disabled

DVX Students Gain Project Management Skills Through Innovative Collaborations as Independent Contractors

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DVX Students Gain Project Management Skills Through Innovative Collaborations as Independent Contractors

A youth lens on a modern project yields innovative solutions and diverse insights. DVX students have been collaborating remotely as independent contractors with companies throughout Los Angeles this semester. In October, students participated in a “project...

Emily Shapiro Dec 13, 2018 Comments Disabled

DV Connect Students Explore the Life and Work of Leonardo da Vinci in Real-World Projects

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DV Connect Students Explore the Life and Work of Leonardo da Vinci in Real-World Projects

Students at Da Vinci Connect (formerly Da Vinci Innovation Academy) launched into the new year with projects reflecting a school-wide focus on Leonardo da Vinci, the great artist, scientist and inventor who learned by doing through experiences and active...

Emily Shapiro Nov 29, 2018 Comments Disabled

DVC Seniors Argue Civil Liberties Cases in Moot Court Project

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DVC Seniors Argue Civil Liberties Cases in Moot Court Project

By Ethan Cusick, DVC Class of 2019 The 12th grade students of Da Vinci Communications recently tackled a project in their government class to argue a case before a panel of nine justices of the U.S. Supreme Court (a collection of students and teachers)...

Carla Levenson Nov 07, 2018 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Designers Explore Their Personal Passions Through Digital Media Projects

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Da Vinci Designers Explore Their Personal Passions Through Digital Media Projects

Da Vinci Design seniors are cultivating their personal interests and passions into a marketable brand for their first semester exhibition project, Innovating Success. The questions driving this real-world project are “What am I passionate about and...

Carla Levenson Nov 08, 2018 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Schools Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary

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Da Vinci Schools Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary

We’re excited to start the 2018-19 school year – our 10th Anniversary! Whether you have been a member of the Da Vinci family for the last decade, are just joining us, or are a friend of Da Vinci, we hope you share our enthusiasm for the year ahead....

Carla Levenson Aug 13, 2018 Comments Disabled

The Art & Science of a Rock Opera

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The Art & Science of a Rock Opera

DVIA middle school students recently participated in an interdisciplinary project that focused on the history of science culminating in a Rock Opera that told the story of the Scientific Revolution. In humanities, students focused on the history of science...

Carla Levenson Dec 21, 2017 Comments Disabled

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