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

  • “3DE is a launchpad for us. With case methodology, our students will learn real-world scenarios and hands-on learning. These are skills they will use after high school.”

    Kevin Lovett, History Teacher, Ballou High School

  • “[3DE] taught me that success is not solely based upon how many As and Bs you have. It’s the combination of individual drive, strategic thinking and a compassionate understanding of community that lifts you to the places that you envision in your future.”

    Jabari Courtney, 3DE Alumnus, Howard University Student

  • “3DE is by far the best transformative instructional program for the 21st century learner. Now our students can see a future beyond what they could ever imagine before.”

    Dr. Monica Goldson, CEO, Prince George's County Public Schools

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.