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DVX Team Develops Virtual Reality Simulator, Selected as Semi-Finalist in Gamifying Pediatrics Hackathon

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DVX Team Develops Virtual Reality Simulator, Selected as Semi-Finalist in Gamifying Pediatrics Hackathon

A team of Da Vinci Extension (DVX) students was selected as one of 10 semi-finalists in the first-ever Gamifying Pediatrics Hackathon on April 12-14, sponsored by the Innovation Studio at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and BCG Digital Ventures....
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Irene CanizalesApr 17Comments Disabled

Explore, Design, Tinker, Create at Da Vinci Summer Camp 2019

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Explore, Design, Tinker, Create at Da Vinci Summer Camp 2019

Join us for fun, real-world learning at Da Vinci Summer Camp 2019. We offer a variety of activities to engage children in grade levels K-9 and of all interests! Week 1: June 17-21, 2019 Week 2: June 24-28, 2019 Camps offered: Beginning Robotics 9:00-12:00...
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Irene CanizalesApr 04Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Connect Students Learn About Philanthropy First-Hand

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Da Vinci Connect Students Learn About Philanthropy First-Hand

Middle school students will accept donations of hygiene products from March 4-19 to help the homeless. Students in Da Vinci Connect’s 5th – 8th grade Collaborative workshops are looking outside of themselves this semester and making an impact...
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Irene CanizalesMar 06Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Delegation of Youth & Government Heading to Sacramento for 71st Model Legislature & Court Conference

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Da Vinci Delegation of Youth & Government Heading to Sacramento for 71st Model Legislature & Court Conference

By April Owens, Class of 2020 The youth of today are taking charge of the future, starting as early as high school. Youth & Government (Y&G) is a stellar program that gets students excited about politics and develops skills such as public speaking,...
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Irene CanizalesFeb 13Comments Disabled

DVX Students Gain Project Management Skills Through Innovative Collaborations as Independent Contractors

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DVX Students Gain Project Management Skills Through Innovative Collaborations as Independent Contractors

A youth lens on a modern project yields innovative solutions and diverse insights. DVX students have been collaborating remotely as independent contractors with companies throughout Los Angeles this semester.  In October, students participated in a “project...
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Irene CanizalesDec 13Comments Disabled

DV Connect Students Explore the Life and Work of Leonardo da Vinci in Real-World Projects

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DV Connect Students Explore the Life and Work of Leonardo da Vinci in Real-World Projects

Students at Da Vinci Connect (formerly Da Vinci Innovation Academy) launched into the new year with projects reflecting a school-wide focus on Leonardo da Vinci, the great artist, scientist and inventor who learned by doing through experiences and active...
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Irene CanizalesNov 29Comments Disabled

Da Vinci Designers Explore Their Personal Passions Through Digital Media Projects

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Da Vinci Designers Explore Their Personal Passions Through Digital Media Projects

Da Vinci Design seniors are cultivating their personal interests and passions into a marketable brand for their first semester exhibition project, Innovating Success. The questions driving this real-world project are “What am I passionate about and...
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Carla LevensonNov 08Comments Disabled

Tiny House Project Brings Together Da Vinci Students, Staff, Mentors, Industry & Higher Ed Partners

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Tiny House Project Brings Together Da Vinci Students, Staff, Mentors, Industry & Higher Ed Partners

The Civil Engineering and Architecture class at Da Vinci Science held its final gathering on June 25, a banquet celebration to hand over the keys to the tiny house they built for Da Vinci RISE High and to honor the contributions of the students, staff,...
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Carla LevensonJun 29Comments Disabled