New Legacy’s unique two-generation (2Gen) model serves teen parents and their children in the same building, while providing a personalized approach to education. Our students have a voice in their education, and they feel both heard and supported by the staff.
A recent Colorado Education Initiative (CEI) report affirmed this approach, highlighting three key themes in New Legacy’s work:
- Students are anchored in consistent support.
- They are surrounded by psychological safety.
- Learning is organized around student goals.
Recognition from an organization like CEI encourages us to continue challenging traditional models of education to better meet the needs of our students and their families.
Members of our staff recently attended and presented at the annual Colorado Alternative Education Campuses Conference, where New Legacy was the only presenter to include a student, Genesis, who shared her perspective and experiences. Conference attendees were very impressed by Genesis’ presentation and eager to ask her questions. At New Legacy, we believe real-world learning should happen every day, and students should be included in nearly everything we do.