3DE - Central Iowa

Experential | Authentic | Relevant

An innovative high school model that reimagines the framework of education and breaks down long-standing barriers.

3DE re-engineers high school education to be more relevant, experiential, and authentically connected to the complexities of the real world in order to more fully prepare today’s students for the demands of tomorrow’s economy.

Education for Every Dimension of Life

Why 3DE?

3DE connects education to real-world concepts to heighten students' appreciation for academics and long-term aspirations.
3DE infuses business connectivity into all aspects of learning to deepen students' understanding and sustain engagement.
3DE delivers opportunities to apply academic concepts to enhance students'retention of knowledge and develop skills for success.

Outcomes

3DE Students: Empowered and Excelling

◊ Graduation Rate: 92.1% four-year cohort graduation rate among all 3DE schools, a 26% increase compared to 2018 rates for Title I Schools in 3DE portfolio.

◊ Increased Sense of Belonging: 85% of 3DE students feel a sense of belonging at school as compared to 61% of rising 9th graders.

◊ Decreased Chronic Absenteeism: -22% fewer cases of chronic absenteeism

3DE Schools Thrive and Lead

◊ 97% of 3DE students feel encouraged by their teachers.

◊ 98% of 3DE Students feel excited about their futures.

◊ 98% of teachers say they’re inspired to be a teacher.