CRPE and Transcend, nonprofits that study school improvement and innovation, are currently tracking 319 innovative schools across the country, according to a data portal.
Since 2019, most schools participating in the Canopy project have adopted new practices to support student well-being and equity, deeper learning and postsecondary pathways — but in different stages, the report said.
For example, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, schools prioritized equity and student mental health. More recently, they have focused on instructional approaches that provide complex problem-solving and hands-on experiences.
