New four-year education model launches at school in Southern California. Could this be the start of systemic change for public education?
Junior Achievement of SoCal and Compton Unified Announces Launch of 3DE at Dominguez High School
The transformative four-year education model opens for freshmen.
Junior Achievement of SoCal (JASoCal), in partnership with Compton Unified School District, proudly announces the successful launch of the innovative 3DE learning model at Dominguez High School. The kick-off event, held on August 24th, showcased 3DE’s cutting-edge advancement in education and how it equips students with the skills needed to excel in the ever-evolving 21st-century workforce.
JA3DE Press Conference Dominguez High School: Students, staff, teachers, administrators, courtesy CUSD
United around the belief that equitable access to high-quality education is a lever to economic mobility, 3DE transforms learning to be more interconnected and better reflect the real world. 3DE by Junior Achievement at Dominguez will serve 9th-grade students beginning August 2023 and will continue to grow as students enter the next grade level.
The grand opening brought together key representatives from us at Junior Achievement of SoCal as well as COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. This includes Superintendent Dr. Darin Brawley, our JASoCal President & CEO Dr. Les McCabe, Executive Director of Educational Services Mario Marcos, students, board members, educators, and Compton community supporters.
“The 3DE model provides students access and exposure to diverse and high-growth careers and provides businesses innovative perspectives from students who are future leaders, consumers, and employees, but possibly more importantly, it articulates the “why” behind why kids are learning what they’re learning,” McCabe said.
“3DE is the most innovative instructional model in a generation, and we are excited for the students of Compton to be a part of it”. – Dr. Darin Brawley, Compton Unified Superintendent
Caleb Oliver, Principal of Dominguez High School, explains that since being “originally piloted in Georgia in 2015, 3DE schools have seen tremendous success, with students consistently outperforming their school peers on all state standard benchmarks and milestones. Other 3DE Outcomes Include:
- 90% outperformance on the percentage of students scoring proficient or above for state end-of-course assessments during the 2018-2019 school year.
- 3DE increases student competitiveness, with 89% of seniors successfully participating in an internship/consultancy.
- 3DE’s 2019 graduates have shown a 92% college persistence rate. ”
Mario Marcos, Executive Director of Educational Services, shared his thoughts: “This announcement follows an extensive due diligence process with leadership from the School District, Dominguez High School, and 3DE/Junior Achievement of SoCal. Over the course of this year, the team has worked collaboratively with school administration and teachers to prepare for the launch in 2023 with plans for expansion to additional district high schools. 3DE will continue to provide consistent support for the teachers and school leadership through a dedicated team.”
To learn more about 3DE, visit jasocal.org
Photo courtesy CUSD
