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Nothing in particular stands out about the two adjoining rooms at South Burlington High School, one littered with desks, the other lined with simple grey cubicles. Yet the 30 students working inside are taking part in a uniquely personalized curriculum unlike anything their peers\u2014or most U.S. high-school students\u2014ever get to experience.\n

Big Picture, a program with a chapter at South Burlington, bucks the traditional model of high-school learning. There are no tests, no grades, and, for some students, no traditional classes to sit through.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s because the program is centered around the concept and execution of self-directed learning. With input from advisors, working professionals, parents, and peers, each teen participant creates his or her own curriculum, tailored to fit personal interests.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

Big Picture\u2019s model is now used in more than 60 schools<\/a>\u00a0across the U.S. And in Vermont, it\u2019s also a precursor to a new statewide mandate meant to take effect over the next three years: Public-school students in grades seven through 12\u00a0 will soon be required<\/a>\u00a0to create their own personalized learning plans.\n

Within South Burlington\u2019s larger student population of around 900, Big Picture accounts for just a small portion of students. The program is broken into two sections: Big Picture 101 for new participants, and a 201 level for upperclassmen and experienced participants. Students aren\u2019t required to take classes like English or biology\u2014though they can if they so choose.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Will this work? Erin Siegal McIntyre: Nothing in particular stands out about the two adjoining rooms at South Burlington High School, one littered with desks, the other lined with simple grey cubicles. Yet the 30 students working inside are taking part in a uniquely personalized curriculum unlike anything their peers\u2014or most U.S. high-school students\u2014ever get […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":197,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[106],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-60239","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-education"],"yoast_head":"\nSelf-Directed Study<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Will this work? 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