For principals, curriculum directors and superintendents
A public exhibition of what deeper learning actually produces.
A free annual evening where students from across central Ohio present year-long, self-directed work. Teacher-initiated, cross-district, and no cost to participating schools.
Districts that have taken part
Bexley, Dublin, Hilliard, Olentangy, Upper Arlington, Westerville and Worthington, alongside independent schools including Columbus Fashion Academy and Acton Academy Columbus.
Where it connects to work you're already doing
Portrait of a Graduate competencies. IB Creativity, Activity, Service. Service learning and capstone requirements. Project-based and inquiry work. Arts integration. Student voice and agency initiatives.
What participation asks
A teacher who wants to bring their students, and permission to do so. Nothing during instructional time. No fee, no travel budget, no application.
What schools get back
Teachers see practice from six other districts in one evening. Students present beyond their building. Families see the case for this kind of learning made by their own children.
01 The evidence
Built on research you can cite.
If you need to justify this to a board or a community, the underlying case is well established — self-determination theory, the OECD Learning Compass, deeper-learning research and Harvard Project Zero.