Teaching a Sustainable Future with North Park School for Innovation

The North Park School for Innovation, part of the Columbia Heights Public School District in Minnesota, is changing the way students prepare for a 21st-century world. The PreK through 5th Grade building has a focus on STEM, creativity, and sustainability with flexible learning studios that facilitate hands-on learning programs for students. North Park was designated as a Green Ribbon School, one of less than 50 schools nationwide honored by the Department of Education for leading the way in reducing environmental impact, promoting health, and ensuring high-quality environmental education programming that prepares students with sustainability skills and concepts. North Park Principal Jeff Cacek and Director of Teaching and Learning Tara Thukral discuss the North Park School for Innovation.