As recognized leaders in education reform and innovation, our leadership team is regularly invited to share insights at prominent industry events such as the ASU+GSV Summit, SXSW EDU, California Charter Schools Annual Conference, Statewide Homeless Education Conference, L.A. Chamber Education Summit, AI Summit, Data Whiz, and many more.
Da Vinci Connect TK-8 is one of 356 elementary schools out of 5,824 statewide to be recognized by the California Department of Education as a 2023 California Distinguished School for its outstanding work in closing the achievement gap and achieving exceptional student performance.
Da Vinci Schools is recognized as One of America’s Most Innovative Educational Organizations by the Yass Foundation, in partnership with the Center for Education Reform and Forbes Media. Da Vinci RISE High was named a semi-finalist in competition for $1 million national prize.
Da Vinci Schools is included in Charter School Growth Fund's Portfolio of the nation's top public charter school networks. CSGF identifies the country's best public charter schools, funds their expansion, and helps to increase their impact.
Da Vinci Schools is named one of the "Top 75" school networks in the nation. Getting Smart's "Top 75" list is compiled each year by Tom Vander Ark, former Executive Director for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and one of the nation's leading educational voices; the list includes schools and charter networks that achieve extraordinary results and scaled impact to improve education for millions of children.
RISE High, launched at Da Vinci Schools, was one of 10 schools in the nation to win a $10 million XQ 'Super School' grant to start a school for homeless, foster, probation, and other youth who have struggled in a traditional school setting.
