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Our Lab Schools

[/split_line_heading][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”3/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” enable_animation=”true” 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Discover a new way to teach and learn at our lab schools

[/split_line_heading][vc_column_text el_class=”font-size-21″]Our two lab schools are small district high schools. The only criteria to apply to our Lab Schools is that students reside in either Allentown or Philadelphia.

If you want to join either of our school communities as a student, parent, staff member, or partner, click on the links below![/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”30px” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left-right” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” 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What makes our Lab Schools unique?

[/split_line_heading][toggles style=”default” accordion=”true” accordion_starting_functionality=”default” border_radius=”none”][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Relationships are paramount.”][vc_column_text]We value and care for every student in our schools. Our advisory model provides each student with an adult mentor and a small group of peers to help them navigate their high school experience. The advisory program helps students graduate with a personalized plan and preparation for postsecondary options.[/vc_column_text][/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”We create just, equitable, and caring learning environments.”][vc_column_text]

[/vc_column_text][/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”We educate through competency-based learning.”][vc_column_text]

[/vc_column_text][/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Students engage in problem-based learning.”][vc_column_text]We believe that learning should be connected to the world around us. From global warming to immigraton policy, Students at our Lab Schools engage in Studios which are 6-10 week problem-based units where they try to solve a real world problem.[/vc_column_text][/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”We are always learning and growing.”][vc_column_text]We believe that learning and growth are just as important for adults as they are for our students. Our Teacher and Leader Competencies guide the growth and development of adults in our schools.[/vc_column_text][/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”We promote real-world learning experiences.”][vc_column_text]We encourage students to learn outside the classroom through career-connected studios, mentoring, and internships. Our community partners help create experiences for students that connect them to college and career pathways.[/vc_column_text][/toggle][/toggles][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”5/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-1″][image_with_animation image_url=”8033″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” bottom_padding=”100″ bottom_padding_tablet=”100″ bottom_padding_phone=”100″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” class=”program-testimonials” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][carousel script=”flickity” flickity_formatting=”fixed_text_content_fullwidth” flickity_fixed_content=”

Hear from our students

Each year, our two lab schools serve over 800 students for Philadelphia and Allentown, PA. Check out what they have to say!” flickity_fixed_content_alignment=”default” button_color=”Accent-Color” desktop_cols_flickity=”3″ desktop_small_cols_flickity=”2″ tablet_cols_flickity=”1″ phone_cols_flickity=”1″ color=”default” flickity_column_vertical_alignment=”default” column_padding=”30px” flickity_element_spacing=”40px” border_radius=”10px” enable_column_border=”true” autorotate=”true” autorotate_type=”default” autorotation_speed=”7000″][item simple_slider_bg_image_position=”default” simple_slider_overlay_strength=”0.3″ simple_slider_bg_image_loading=”default” id=”1734614598184-10″ tab_id=”1734614598184-6″ title=”Item”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637701330379{margin-bottom: 24px !important;}”]Building 21 always tells students to be aware of their own voice and power, and encourages us to take action to solve problems.[/vc_column_text][text-with-icon icon_type=”image_icon” icon_image=”7549″]Hope Philly, 2019[/text-with-icon][/item][item simple_slider_bg_image_position=”default” simple_slider_overlay_strength=”0.3″ simple_slider_bg_image_loading=”default” id=”1734614598209-10″ tab_id=”1734614598209-7″ title=”Item”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1636737876607{margin-bottom: 24px !important;}”]The whole school is designed to help build relationships with staff and other students. I never really enjoyed school until I arrived at Building 21—and it was all because of the relationships I built with my teachers and my classmates.[/vc_column_text][text-with-icon icon_type=”image_icon” icon_image=”7550″]Leocadia Allentown, 2019[/text-with-icon][/item][item simple_slider_bg_image_position=”default” simple_slider_overlay_strength=”0.3″ simple_slider_bg_image_loading=”default” id=”1734614598234-5″ tab_id=”1734614598234-0″ title=”Item”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637701377611{margin-bottom: 24px !important;}”]Building 21 gave us a chance to discover what kinds of careers we’re passionate about, and how to prepare for them. Learning about different careers helped me decide what I wanted to do in college.[/vc_column_text][text-with-icon icon_type=”image_icon” icon_image=”7551″]Melanie Philly, 2019[/text-with-icon][/item][item simple_slider_bg_image_position=”default” simple_slider_overlay_strength=”0.3″ simple_slider_bg_image_loading=”default” id=”1734614598244-1″ tab_id=”1734614598245-0″ title=”Item”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637701405064{margin-bottom: 24px !important;}”]I discovered my true passion at Building 21. Coming into high school, I thought I wanted to be a teacher, but then I had the chance to spend the summer working at PPL in their IT department. And I just knew that it was for me. This experience launched me on my pathway to my future.[/vc_column_text][text-with-icon icon_type=”image_icon” icon_image=”7555″]Nate Allentown, 2019[/text-with-icon][/item][item simple_slider_bg_image_position=”default” simple_slider_overlay_strength=”0.3″ simple_slider_bg_image_loading=”default” id=”1734614598262-0″ tab_id=”1734614598262-7″ title=”Item”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637701438495{margin-bottom: 24px !important;}”]I never felt like I could speak up for myself before but, at Building 21, I became very vocal on many issues and the school staff encouraged me to use my voice.[/vc_column_text][text-with-icon icon_type=”image_icon” icon_image=”7552″]Tori Philly 2019[/text-with-icon][/item][item simple_slider_bg_image_position=”default” simple_slider_overlay_strength=”0.3″ simple_slider_bg_image_loading=”default” id=”1734614598280-2″ tab_id=”1734614598280-5″ title=”Item”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1637701472011{margin-bottom: 24px !important;}”]That would have to be my 12th grade internship at McKinley Elementary. I was exposed to every adult role in the building, from the principal to the counselors, teachers, cafeteria staff. I knew I was interested in education, but this really solidified what I want to do with my life. I am going to be an elementary school teacher, and I intend on going back to the Allentown School District to work! I spent 12 years at ASD…I know what it’s like to be a “city girl”, and I know what supports kids need to live their dreams.[/vc_column_text][text-with-icon icon_type=”image_icon” icon_image=”7553″]Yanalit Allentown 2019[/text-with-icon][/item][item simple_slider_bg_image_position=”default” simple_slider_overlay_strength=”0.3″ simple_slider_bg_image_loading=”default” id=”1734614598299-6″ tab_id=”1734614598299-10″ title=”Item”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1636737885922{margin-bottom: 24px !important;}”]Our teachers knew what would be required and made sure we were ready. They stressed public speaking and presentations, time management, and constantly learning outside the curriculum—always taking advantage of what the school was offering both inside and outside the classrooms.[/vc_column_text][text-with-icon icon_type=”image_icon” icon_image=”7554″]Angel Philly, 2018[/text-with-icon][/item][/carousel][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”200″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”light” text_align=”center” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” class=”program-newsletter” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_global_section id=”6439″][/vc_column][/vc_row]