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Celebrating College, Career & Life at Da Vinci Extension

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Career, College, Life

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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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,...

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Carla Levenson Dec 21, 2018 Comments Disabled

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

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Projects, Real World Learning

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...

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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...

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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)...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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Carla Levenson Dec 21, 2017 Comments Disabled

Tiny House Project Brings Together Da Vinci Students, Staff, Mentors, Industry & Higher Ed Partners

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Tiny House Project Brings Together Da Vinci Students, Staff, Mentors, Industry & Higher Ed Partners

The Civil Engineering and Architecture class at Da Vinci Science held its final gathering on June 25, a banquet celebration to hand over the keys to the tiny house they built for Da Vinci RISE High and to honor the contributions of the students, staff,...

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Carla Levenson Jun 29, 2018 Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Schools, Wiseburn Unified Celebrate Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting

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Da Vinci Schools, Wiseburn Unified Celebrate Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting

December 9, 2017 — History was in the making today as Da Vinci Schools and Wiseburn Unified School District administrators, board members, students, staff, families, community members, industry leaders, and invited guests gathered for the official...

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Carla Levenson Dec 09, 2017 Comments Disabled

NextGen Learning Excursion at Da Vinci Schools

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NextGen Learning Excursion at Da Vinci Schools

More than 60 educators from across the nation visited Da Vinci Schools and its industry partner, 72andSunny, as part of a Next Generation Learning Challenges (NGLC) learning excursion on Nov. 16. Learning excursions are designed to give educators and...

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Carla Levenson Nov 16, 2017 Comments Disabled

New High School Opening Brings Smiles, Excitement

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New High School Opening Brings Smiles, Excitement

Da Vinci Communications, Da Vinci Design, and Da Vinci Science kicked off their first day of classes today at the new Wiseburn High School building. There’s been excitement and cheering all day long! Our DVC Strategic Communications students took...

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Carla Levenson Nov 08, 2017 Comments Disabled

New High School Campus to Open Nov. 8th, Grand Opening Celebration Dec. 9th

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New High School Campus to Open Nov. 8th, Grand Opening Celebration Dec. 9th

A Message from the CEO Matthew Wunder Dear Da Vinci Students and Families, We are excited to announce that Da Vinci Communications, Da Vinci Design, and Da Vinci Science will begin classes at Wiseburn High School on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. The opening...

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Carla Levenson Oct 20, 2017 Comments Disabled

DVX Students Partner With Companies On Real World Projects

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DVX Students Partner With Companies On Real World Projects

Da Vinci Extension students are learning to thrive in the gig economy. As part of students’ internship experience, several companies came to Da Vinci for a Project Consult Kickoff event on Tuesday, October 10th to task students with a real world six-week...

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FutureCon 2037: What Does The Future Look Like?

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FutureCon 2037: What Does The Future Look Like?

Industry experts from, SpaceX, Deutsch, Bio-Plastics Recycling, Karl Storz, 530medialab, and Age of Learning shared their industry predictions for the future in connection with Da Vinci Design’s FutureCon: A look at 2037, held on Friday. Jon Barr,...

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Da Vinci Launches New Website

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Da Vinci Launches New Website

Da Vinci Schools has launched a new, mobile-friendly website – www.davincischools.org – with many new features suggested by Da Vinci families, staff, and other stakeholders. The new site features a clean, bold and uncluttered design; easier...

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Grand Opening Celebration – December 9, 2017

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Grand Opening Celebration – December 9, 2017

We cordially invite you to celebrate the culmination of our dream — the Grand Opening of the Wiseburn High School campus, home of Da Vinci Communications, Da Vinci Design, and Da Vinci Science. This seven-year, $160 million project in El Segundo...

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Carla Levenson Oct 21, 2017 Comments Disabled

Project Pitch Panel

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Projects, Real World Learning

Project Pitch Panel

When Da Vinci teachers design student projects, they don’t do it alone. On Tuesday, industry professionals from a variety of sectors offered feedback on real world connections for upcoming projects. 72andSunny, Belkin International, Northrop Grumman,...

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‘Grand Rounds’ Presentations

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‘Grand Rounds’ Presentations

Three teams of Da Vinci Science students donned white lab coats and took part in Grand Rounds presentations before a panel of physicians at Torrance Memorial Medical Center on March 2 in connection with Da Vinci Science’s Biomedical Science pathway...

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Carla Levenson Apr 06, 2017 Comments Disabled

On the RISE

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On the RISE

RISE High, incubated at Da Vinci Schools, recently won a $10 million ‘Super School’ grant to reimagine high school. The new school, opening in fall 2017, will serve homeless, foster youth, and other students with diverse learning needs. RISE...

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Livemesh Sep 11, 2016 Comments Disabled