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The Center for Innovation

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The Center for Innovation exists to equip our community with a posture of innovation and to apply the liberal arts education in the world out of love for God and for His Kingdom.
It operates within the broader DC ecosystem to develop systems, spaces, programs, connections, and resources that cultivate the conditions for innovation amongst our stakeholders. 
The Center for Innovation provides a space and an academic model of project-based learning as the catalyst for deeper learning for students in all grades. It works to equip students and teachers with a set of practical skills and hands-on experiences to discover new things and impact real people.
students in the armory school store
US innovation video blog filming

Our mission is accomplished by uniting the school and community through various programs, projects, community experiences, competitions, and targeted events. This approach strengthens the connection between the knowledge gained through our liberal arts curriculum and the practical, experiential learning that prepares students for real-world challenges.

DC is developing an ecosystem not just for engineering-minded students but gives all students the opportunity, according to their interest, time, and abilities to access tools that will allow them to explore the world and know it better, solve problems and apply solutions.Jim Favino, Director of Strategic Initiatives
Rube Goldberg Demonstration
students collaborate in the HIVE
students work the grounds at homecoming
ECC students learn about shadows and light
MS students with head of MS and Innovation faculty
MS students demonstrate Rub Goldberg Inventions
early childhood students begin learning about structures
Innovation faculty demonstrate 3D printer and laser engraver
learning about building structures in the hive
students at entrepreneurship competition
studying architecture with keva planks
students film head of school vlog in The Center for Innovation
students use cardboard to build arcade games
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students recording podcast
student managers of school student run coffee shop
girls build tower and study shadows and reflections
students demonstrate fall armory swag
students demonstrate inventions
student film making
Students begin learning about building materials
Innovation pitch Competition finalists with judging panel
students learn how to use the 3D printer
students build in the hive
students demonstrate Rube Goldberg Inventions

Innovation at DC

"This resource has really unlocked a curiosity and confidence in my son that extends to other areas of his life. Everything has improved because of the confidence and trust the faculty and staff have in him."

Chris Stevens, Current Parent

Innovative Spaces:

The HIVE

A bright and open space at the heart of the Lower Campus supporting integrated learning and educational innovation.

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The Loft

Upper Campus ideation space provides a flexible and creative environment for Middle and Upper School Students to collaborate.

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The Studio

Upper Campus Audio Visual Studio where students produce podcasts, interviews, and the Head of School Roundtable series.