Is your student insatiably curious? Do they seek solutions that keep pace with their increasingly complex understanding of the world?
As parents, we want to nurture innate curiosities and equip our children with the skills to thrive in the ever-changing world they will inherit. We also know the future calls for individuals who can adapt creatively and compassionately to complex and evolving issues.
Schools that cultivate these abilities teach beyond the textbook and test. They create space for hands-on exploration and personalized learning that empower future success.
Research shows that when schools prioritize learning that connect academics to real-world challenges, students develop essential, future-ready skills, such as:
- Critical thinking and problem-solving: By nurturing curiosity and independent thinking, students not only analyze information, they use it in new ways to collaborate across disciplines, think creatively and innovate solutions.
- Collaboration and communication: Schools that prioritize group projects and different types of presentations provide ongoing opportunities for students to hone communication and teamwork skills.
- Self-directed learning and research: The ability to learn independently and conduct research is a lifelong asset. Schools that encourage students to take ownership of their learning and explore their passions create ways for students to cultivate this vital skill as they progress through academic challenges.
- Lifelong learning: A love of learning that extends beyond the classroom prepares students to adapt and thrive in a changing world. Schools that foster a passion for inquiry and discovery set students up for lifelong success.
Building future-ready skills is a journey. It takes time for academic skills and habits of mind to take root, work together and flourish. As students explore their passions, face challenges and collaborate with others, they build a strong foundation and drive to pursue knowledge, create solutions and achieve academic success.
Institutions that connect academics to real-world challenges – like Hyla School on Bainbridge Island – help students develop essential, future-ready skills. Hyla School photo
Building skills for tomorrow: The Hyla difference
Choosing a school that emphasizes an innovative, worldview approach can be challenging. On Bainbridge Island, Hyla School, fosters a love of learning and prepares students for their whole lives – not just for tests and college applications.
Through immersive learning, Hyla students chase curiosity, discover passions and form individual empowerment. They educate future decision-makers, leaders and community shapers. The program is rooted in inquiry and discovery, especially through Panorama classes, Electives, and Apertures, where students explore and build on their individual interests, findings and academic goals.
Hyla School embodies an educational approach that inspires curiosity, ignites a passion for learning and equips students with the skills they need to thrive in an evolving world.
How can Hyla School prepare your child for a world that’s constantly changing? Visit hylaschool.org to explore their middle and high school programs, or schedule a tour to see Hyla’s innovative approach in action.
