Creative Minds, a classroom of mixed grade levels in the Wichita Public Schools system, focuses on hands-on, exploratory learning activities for students from kindergarten to sixth grade. The curriculum allows parents to select the best educational path for their child through a personalized learning intended to ignite a passion for lifelong learning. 

Sometimes, the only way for students to figure out what excites them is to try things out firsthand. That’s why Circle High School in Towanda, Kansas, has implemented a student internship program. Circle’s College and Career Ready internship program gives students the chance to explore new career paths early by participating in job shadowing opportunities and semester-long internships. As a student at Circle, my internship started with a conversation and turned into something that has shaped how I see my future.