The Partnership for 21st-Century Learning (P21) named Stanley Hupfeld Academy at Western Village as a fall 2016-17 exemplar school. That status is award to schools which move beyond standard curriculum by bringing 21st-century themes into classroom instruction.
“We are thrilled that P21 has recognized Stanley Hupfeld Academy for its efforts to prepare students for our increasingly complex world,” said State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister. “The academy’s well-rounded curriculum, which focuses on the skills, knowledge and expertise needed to succeed in the 21st century, lays a solid foundation for future student success in college or career.”
The 21st-century themes include global awareness, career skills, use of technology, entrepreneurial literacy and civic, health and environmental literacy.
The Oklahoma City PreK through fifth grade school is one of the state’s first elementary public charter schools. Stanley Hupfeld Academy’s program added arts-integrated curriculum and full-time specialists in visual art, music, dance, physical education, technology and literacy arts on staff. It joins a handful of other schools and learning centers to garner the national recognition.
