A Michigan high school may be closing, but its curriculum had a lasting impact on local schools

Kent Innovation High School

The Kent ISD school board Monday approved closing Kent Innovation High School, which serves students from districts throughout the county. It will be phased out over three years. (Monica Scott|MLive.com)

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – When Kent Innovation High School opened its doors in 2011, school leaders had set out to offer students an instructional model gaining in popularity - project-based learning.

The high school, which serves students from districts throughout Kent County, embraced a teaching approach where students learned by actively engaging in real-word projects. They gained knowledge and skills by working collaboratively to investigate and respond to a question, problem, or challenge.

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