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Learn-by-Doing Tech Training

By engaging students in hands-on maintenance and repair of IT equipment, they develop technical skills and personal responsibility, because active participation fosters deeper learning and accountability. This strategy emphasizes experiential learning in technical fields, where students gain practical IT knowledge by directly handling equipment. Unlike passive instruction or theoretical coursework, this approach builds discipline and ownership through real-world tasks, setting it apart from more traditional or observational educational models.

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activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Athletic Programs CALIBRE ACADEMY INC
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    Offers after-school athletic programs including Lil’ Colts Athletics for Pre-K through 4th grade (flag football, T-ball, soccer, basketball, cheerleading) and the year-round Mustang Sports for 5th through 8th grades (Flag Football, Cheer, Girls Volleyball, Cross Country, Boys Basketball, Girls Softball, Co-Ed Soccer, and Girls Basketball).
  • Educational Field Trips CALIBRE ACADEMY INC
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    Organizes up to two educationally related field trips per grade level annually.
  • Elementary and Middle School Education CALIBRE ACADEMY INC
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    Provides elementary and middle school education as a tuition-free public charter school, offering a curriculum that includes core subjects (ELA, Math, Social Studies, Science) and additional subjects like Physical Education, Music, Art, and Technology. The program incorporates the StudySync core program for ELA and McGraw Hill materials for Language Arts and Mathematics to achieve Common Core mastery.
  • Extended Care Program CALIBRE ACADEMY INC
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    Offers before and after school care for students, including study time, learning activities, and physical activities under adult supervision, with programming available from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM for working parents.
  • Extended Care and After-School Programs CALIBRE ACADEMY INC
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    Provides before and after school care for students, including study time, learning activities, and physical activities under adult supervision, with extended care programming from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. This also includes after-school athletic programs (Lil’ Colts Athletics for Pre-K-4th grade and Mustang Sports for 5th-8th grades) and a Performing Arts program.
  • Extended Care and After-School Programs CALIBRE ACADEMY INC
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    Provides before and after school care for students, including study time, learning activities, and physical activities under adult supervision, with extended care programming available from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM for working parents. This also includes after-school athletic programs (Lil’ Colts Athletics for Pre-K to 4th grade and Mustang Sports for 5th to 8th grades) and a Performing Arts program.
  • Full-Day Kindergarten Program CALIBRE ACADEMY INC
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    Operates a tuition-free full-day kindergarten program with a curriculum focused on core language arts, including systematic instruction in phonological and phonemic awareness and phonics, and offers priority enrollment to students from its Pre-K program.
  • Gifted Education Program CALIBRE ACADEMY INC
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    Provides a Gifted Education program for exceptional students.
  • IT Support and Troubleshooting CALIBRE ACADEMY INC
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    Provides technical support for users experiencing login issues, system failures, and slow-running computers, including password resets, malware response, and system optimization. The organization also offers file and document recovery support, assistance with printing issues, and troubleshooting for slow internet connections and wireless network disconnections.
  • Independent Study Program CALIBRE ACADEMY INC
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    Offers a tuition-free independent study program for K-8 students, approved by the Arizona Department of Education, that tailors education to individual needs. This program provides a remote learning curriculum with video-based lessons, interactive practice problems, digital books, and access to library resources, computers, and math tutorials.
  • K-8 Independent Study Program CALIBRE ACADEMY INC
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    Operates a tuition-free independent study program for K-8 students, aligned with Arizona Department of Education standards, offering a remote learning curriculum with video-based lessons, interactive practice, digital books, and lesson plans. The program includes regular teacher meetings with parents and students and provides access to library resources, computers, math tutorials, field trips, and special activities.
  • K-8 Public Charter School Education CALIBRE ACADEMY INC
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    Operates as a tuition-free public charter school offering full-day kindergarten, elementary school, and middle school programs for K-8 students, aligned with Arizona Department of Education standards. The curriculum includes core subjects (ELA, Math, Social Studies, Science) and additional subjects like Physical Education, Music, Art, and Technology, with specific daily timings for different grade levels.
  • Performing Arts Programs CALIBRE ACADEMY INC
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    Offers a band program for 4th through 8th grade students, providing instruction on brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments with regular rehearsals and performances. Additionally, a choir program for 4th through 8th graders teaches vocal techniques, music theory, and performance skills, also with regular rehearsals and public performances.
  • Performing Arts Programs CALIBRE ACADEMY INC
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    Offers an after-school Performing Arts program, including a band program for 4th through 8th grade students with instruction on brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments, and a choir program for 4th through 8th graders teaching vocal techniques, music theory, and performance skills.
  • Performing Arts Programs CALIBRE ACADEMY INC
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    Offers a band program for 4th through 8th grade students, providing instruction on brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments with rehearsals and performances. Additionally, a choir program for 4th through 8th graders teaches vocal techniques, music theory, and performance skills, also with rehearsals and public performances.
  • Pre-Kindergarten Program CALIBRE ACADEMY INC
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    Offers a tuition-based Pre-Kindergarten program with multiple options including half-day (8 AM-12:30 PM), all-day (8 AM-3 PM), and full-day with extended care (6:30 AM-5:30 PM), all operating 5 days per week, maintaining a student-to-teacher ratio of 15:1.
  • Pre-Kindergarten Programs CALIBRE ACADEMY INC
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    Offers tuition-based and tuition-free Pre-Kindergarten programs with various options including half-day, all-day, and full-day with extended care, operating 5 days per week with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15:1. These programs provide early childhood education opportunities and priority consideration for kindergarten enrollment.
  • Pre-Kindergarten Programs CALIBRE ACADEMY INC
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    Offers tuition-based and tuition-free Pre-Kindergarten programs with various options, including half-day, all-day, and full-day with extended care, operating 5 days per week with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15:1. These programs provide early childhood education opportunities and priority consideration for kindergarten enrollment.