3DE Schools
Reinvent and Reenergize High School
This redesign of the high school model is proving the transformation of public school is possible. School goes beyond textbooks and into the real world as students practice skills they’ll need in business and life through case studies, internships and consultancies.
Pilots in three Greater Washington schools and locations across the country have shown the 3DE model improves school outcomes and creates a path for students to post-secondary success. Now we’re ready to expand 3DE to up to 10,000 public school students in the region so they will be prepared for every dimension of life and work.
Education for All Dimensions of Life
Meet students at Potomac High School, a 3DE school
How It Works
Business Cases
Presents students with authentic business challenges that are relatable
Debates & Pitches
Encourages students to think critically, be creative and present their viewpoints
Interdisciplinary Learning
Helps students connect class subjects to each other and real-world applications
Engagement with Business and Community Leaders
Connects students to mentors and experiences in engaging professionally
3DE Year by Year
9th & 10th Grades
Case Challenges
Students work in teams on real-time business case challenges, pitching their solutions and receiving coaching from business leaders.
11th Grade
Case Studies
Students build real-world competencies through a series of case studies and by creating their own start-up ventures in prep for our annual Market Day.
12th Grade
Consultancy Project
Students apply what they have learned to the real world, testing their problem-solving skills by immersing themselves in a consultancy with a local partner.
Innovative and Proven
Data from 28 3DE Schools nationwide compared to peers
2020-21 school year
3DE increases student engagement
95.5%
Outperformance on attendance rates
3DE accelerates academic growth
100%
Higher immediate college enrollments
3DE expands opportunity
95.5%
Outperformance on academic assessments
Proven Nationally,
Growing Locally
42
3DE schools nationwide
10
States represented
3
Partnering public schools in Greater Washington
Our Goal
10,000
Students in Greater Washington public schools in 3DE schools
Visit the 3DE website to learn more about this transformational model of learning.