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"The best education does not happen at a desk, but rather engaged in everyday living - hands on, exploring, in active relationship with life" ~ Vince Gowman

Student Centered & Student Driven Education

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Akii-gikinoo'amaading is a project-based learning environment where students make connections through real-life experiences which develops problem solving and higher level thinking skills. 
 
Education is hands on and student centered. As students gain more experience, they transition from a teacher led environment to an independent form of education with teachers available as a resource and guidance.
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Our Mission

It is the mission of the Akii-gikinoo'amaading Charter School to engage students in learning focused on respecting, protecting, and caring for Gookomisakiinaan, Our Grandmother Earth, through Traditional Ecological Knowledge.
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