Benson High School, Morton Middle School

In August 2007, Benson High School in Omaha, Nebraska, opened as the nation's first magnet high school based on decision science. Benson and its partner magnet school, Morton Middle School, will work to incorporate decision skills into every class, with an emphasis on project-based learning through collaboration with the greater community on local issues. DEF's decision-making methodology is at the heart of this effort.
Omaha Public Schools
http://www.ops.org/magnet

Sigourney School District

The Sigourney School District in Sigourney, Iowa, has launched a charter school focused on entrepreneurship. DEF has provided training to the teachers and administrators in the Sigourney district, and we are planning a Summer Institute for 2008 to further expand the training and adoption.

Academy for Arts and Academics

The Academy for Arts and Academics (A3) in Springfield, Oregon, is an alternative school founded on the dramatic arts that opened in 2006. Offering an innovative educational experience, A3 targets students who lose interest and leave high school. All A3 staff members have been trained by DEF, and the materials are being incorporated into the curriculum. In October 2007, students are planning an evening performance about decision making.
Academy of Arts and Academics (A3)
http://www.athree.org

Mastery Charter High School

Mastery Charter High School in central Philadelphia has been teaching decision skills within its social-emotional learning advisory curriculum since 2003. The benefits of Mastery’s innovative teaching approach for a socioeconomically disadvantaged student population are demonstrated by impressive student achievements and student body growth. In 2006, 97% of the graduating class was accepted to college or university compared with 61% among similar schools. Named one of 15 exemplary charter schools nationwide by the US Department of Education in 2005, Mastery has grown from a single campus in 2001 to four schools today.
Mastery Charter
http://www.masterycharter.org