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INNOVATION IS BROADLY RECOGNIZED AS THE FUNDAMENTAL SOURCE OF A NATION’S GROWTH AND PROSPERITY.”

THE 2013 “GE GLOBAL INNOVATION BAROMETER” SURVEYED MORE THAN 3000 EXECUTIVES IN 25 COUNTRIES.

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INNOVATION IS BROADLY RECOGNIZED AS THE FUNDAMENTAL SOURCE OF A NATION’S GROWTH AND PROSPERITY.”

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88% REPORT INNOVATION IS A STRATEGIC PRIORITY FOR THEIR BUSINESS.

THE MAJORITY OF RESPONDENTS WOULD LIKE STUDENT CURRICULA TO BE BETTER ALIGNED WITH THE NEEDS OF BUSINESSES.

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OECD: ORGANIZATION FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT

IN RESPONSE TO THE CHANGING NEEDS IN THE WORK FORCE AND WITH A STEADFAST VISION, THE STEWARD SCHOOL IS

PIONEERING A UNIQUE LEARNING FACILITY AND CURRICULUM NOT YET SEEN IN VIRGINIA.

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THE BRYAN INNOVATION LAB IS INSPIRING A NEW GENERATION OF INNOVATORS BY PLACING EMPHASIS ON STEWARD’S VALUE OF SELF-DISCOVERY.

THEINDIVIDUAL

We teach students to take

responsibility for themselves

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strong foundation from

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SYSTEMSTo gain perspective, we help students

understand the way our society has

been shaped and their roles within it.

COMMUNITIESBy focusing on interdependence, limits,

and balance, we help students find

solutions while working together.

AS OUR NAME IMPLIES, THE STEWARD SCHOOL STRIVES TO DEVELOP EACH AND EVERY ONE OF OUR STUDENTS INTO GOOD STEWARDS OF THEMSELVES, OUR COMMUNITY, AND THE WORLD. With an interdisciplinary and hands-on approach, the Bryan Innovation Lab upholds this philosophy for all Steward students, JK-12.

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The Bryan Innovation Lab is a tool for teachers and students to engage in new ways of learning. The curriculum connects different disciplines in both natural and constructed environments that promote real-world problem solving.

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A COLLABORATIVE, 21ST-CENTURY

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THE BRYAN INNOVATION LAB BLENDS INDOORAND OUTDOOR FLEXIBLE SPACES FOR INTROSPECTION AND COLLABORATION. Newly built on Steward’s 37-acre campus, this 6,200 square foot “lab” intentionally reveals its operating mechanics and incorporates green building principles to spark additional learning opportunities.

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EVOLVING WITH OUR CHANGING WORLDWe’ve made creative and dynamic enhancements to our curriculum so that teachers can challenge students to think more critically and holistically.

CURRICULUM

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HEALTH & WELLNESSModern health awareness is the basis of medical research and practice and also the foundation of personal longevity. Through gardening, nutrition, and developing a relationship with nature, our students are learning healthful practices for themselves, the community, and the environment.

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ENERGY & RESOURCES

Through the foundation of scientific research and analysis, this section of our curriculum engages students in strategic and physical engineering, such as analyzing the Bryan Innovation Lab energy use or designing run-off water recycling programs on campus.

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NATURAL & BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Engineering, architecture, the environmental sciences, and the unique interactions of all living and non-living things that make up our environment are explored. Special emphasis is placed on the fact that the solutions for many current problems can be found in nature.

ANEDUCATIONAL JOURNEY

OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS:An opportunity for all disciplines to explore and apply natural laws and systems thinking to the interaction of natural spaces and human design

CLASS EXAMPLE: Examine water samples from Petronis Pond to determine the health of native organisms.

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INNOVATION STUDIOS:Spaces for scientific inquiry using cutting-edge equipment to develop creative, innovative, and collaborative solutions to real-world problems

CLASS EXAMPLE: Design and build a prototype for a water bottle-filling station for campus.

KITCHEN STUDIO & GARDENS:Engaging students in the production, preparation, consumption, and composting of food, fostering lifelong, healthy decision-making skills

CLASS EXAMPLE: Experience a meal from farm to table—harvesting vegetables from the School garden and cooking a healthy meal in the outdoor brick oven.

THE CORE:Exposed, labeled, and metered mechanical systems that generate real-time data for students to investigate how energy is being generated and consumed

CLASS EXAMPLE: Measure and compare the Bryan Innovation Lab’s energy use with the previous week’s and brainstorm energy-saving solutions.

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WELLNESS STUDIO:A vital teaching space for physical exercise and social-emotional health

CLASS EXAMPLE: Learn new healthful practices by Skyping with a wellness guru from across the country.

REGARDLESS OF CURRICULUM THEME OR SUBJECT MATTER,

THE BRYAN INNOVATION LAB SEEKS TO AND TRAITS THAT CANNOT BE LEARNED FROM A TEXTBOOK.We are preparing our students with a whole new set of skills to excel in the 21st century; they will be adaptable, resourceful, and know the right questions to ask—we’re training them for jobs that don’t yet exist. — KEN SEWARD, HEADMASTER

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DEVELOP SKILLS

flexibility

inventive

empathy

entrepreneurial collaboration

innovative

problem solving

communication

resilience

responsibility

creativity

compassionadaptability

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SHARING, LEARNING, AND GROWING WITH

THE COMMUNITYThe Bryan Innovation Lab opens its doors to the greater Richmond community to promote education about real-world issues in the context of natural and built environments.

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SHARING, LEARNING, AND GROWING WITH

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THE VISITING INNOVATORS PROGRAM EXPOSES THE STEWARD COMMUNITY TO THE TEACHINGS OF LOCAL AND VISITING EXPERTS AS WELL AS INNOVATORS-IN-RESIDENCE. This unique educational opportunity is made possible by one of only 12 grants awarded to U.S. schools by the E.E. Ford Foundation’s Spring 2010 cycle.

THE STEWARD SCHOOL IS ENRICHED AND UNITED BY THE FAMILIES THAT WE SERVE.

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Mr. and Mrs. John Bryan III, parents of alumna Ellie Bryan, Class of 2009.

It was through a generous gift from the Bryan family and other individual donors that the Bryan Innovation Lab was made possible. Their vision is that this unique educational experience will flourish for years to come and will establish The Steward School as a national model for education.

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The Steward School’s founding mission is to prepare our students for college and for life. When we welcome our students, we are thinking about who they will ultimately become and the potential they hold for their lives. The Bryan Innovation Lab is just one step we’ve made to create an environment where students can problem solve and dare to fail. We are inspiring creative thinkers and future leaders.

03Human genome projectis completed, identifying all human DNA.

04Proctor and Gamble creates water treatment powder that removes 99% of viruses and bacteria and has saved over 26,000 lives.

05Kiva launches, allowing an on-line lending platform connecting lenders to entrepreneurs.

06Twitter is released and gains a social media network, now with more than 500 million users as of February 2013.

08NASA launches the first unmanned spacecraft, the lunar orbiter.

INNOVATION IS ACCELERATING AT AN ASTONISHING PACE.

AS EDUCATORS, WE MUST ALSO INNOVATE, ADAPT, AND ESTABLISH NEW METHODS FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING.

07Apple launches the iPhone and changes the way we interact and communicate.

WILL YOU JOIN US?

10Square allows credit card payments to be accepted remotely anywhere.

11Spotify provides millions of music libraries online for free.

12NAO Robot is used to treat children with autism and can see, hear, and converse with people.

INNOVATION IS ACCELERATING AT AN ASTONISHING PACE.

AS EDUCATORS, WE MUST ALSO INNOVATE, ADAPT, AND ESTABLISH NEW METHODS FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING.

09An HIV breakthrough, scientists discover a new vaccine to prevent infections.

13In 2013, Steward students will begin immersive study in the Bryan Innovation Lab, encouraging them to think about ideas and solutions that can change the world.

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