Category: Yes, &…

The REDI Lab Newsletter

  • What Have You Learned Recently

    What Have You Learned Recently

    by Martha Smith If I could do anything, no limitations, setting all of my life obligations aside, I would go back to school. Law school, divinity school, art school, more science… you name it. And I would travel. I’m confident that I am not the only one who loves to learn and would fill my…

  • “Breaking Free from the Monoculture: A Call for Trust and Authenticity in Education”

    “Breaking Free from the Monoculture: A Call for Trust and Authenticity in Education”

    By Tom Thorpe I love a clean looking lawn, and my son and I invest hours and take pride in one that is weed free with very clean lines. The lawn is mowed every 5-7 days, and we treat it regularly with weed killers and nutrients for feeding to ensure golf-course perfection – every blade…

  • Summer summary & upcoming work

    Summer summary & upcoming work

    We began the summer with a weeklong camp in partnership with the Gold Crown Foundation Clubhouse, offering a storytelling and animation program for 18 students in grades 6–12. Following that, we hosted our annual middle and high school summer academies with two cohorts of 5 students each (a total of 10). And, for the third…

  • Welcome to the team, Jazmin Nieto!!!In her own words…

    Welcome to the team, Jazmin Nieto!!!In her own words…

    I am so excited to join Colorado Academy as the new K-12 Service Learning & Community Engagement Coordinator and REDI Lab Community Liaison. As a first generation Latina and a proud southwest Denver native, I experienced firsthand the power of community, resilience, and the opportunities that come from having people believe in you. Those roots…

  • Dear Friends, Welcome To Yes, &…

    Dear Friends, Welcome To Yes, &…

    Dear Friends, Welcome to the first issue of “Yes, &…” from the REDI Lab in Denver, Colorado. What is the REDI Lab? REDI Lab is a program, a place, and a methodology where educators and students engage in collaborative inquiry to innovate fearlessly, solve creatively, and transform communities. Conceptualized and designed in 2016 by Colorado…