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Da Vinci’s Robotics Team Featured in “More Than Robots” Original Documentary Streaming on Disney+

Da Vinci’s Robotics Team Featured in “More Than Robots” Original Documentary Streaming on Disney+

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Da Vinci’s Robotics Team Featured in “More Than Robots” Original Documentary Streaming on Disney+

Da Vinci Schools’ Robotics Team 4201: The Vitruvian Bots has a lot to celebrate this week! Not only did they just win the Chairman’s Award at the Orange County Regional over the weekend which qualified them for the FIRST® Robotics World Championship...
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Carla Levenson Mar 14, 2022 Comments Disabled
DVC DECA Competes in their First In-Person State Career Development Conference Since 2020

DVC DECA Competes in their First In-Person State Career Development Conference Since 2020

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DVC DECA Competes in their First In-Person State Career Development Conference Since 2020

  By Mahina Matias, DVC Class of 2022 and DVC DECA Vice President of Marketing Six DECA members from Da Vinci Communications High School were recognized at the 2022 California DECA State Career Development Conference in Anaheim. DECA is a career-oriented...
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Carla Levenson Mar 10, 2022 Comments Disabled
Learning by Doing: There’s a Content Explosion at Da Vinci Communications

Learning by Doing: There’s a Content Explosion at Da Vinci Communications

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Learning by Doing: There’s a Content Explosion at Da Vinci Communications

Everywhere you look these days, companies and audiences are clamoring for new digital content. Viewers are hooked watching content at home and on their mobile devices. Content is king, but who knew the king would be so demanding?  Students in the Media...
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Irene Canizales Dec 14, 2021 Comments Disabled
Da Vinci Connect TK-8 Students Participate in Two Exciting Events Hosted by NASA and STEMconnector

Da Vinci Connect TK-8 Students Participate in Two Exciting Events Hosted by NASA and STEMconnector

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Da Vinci Connect TK-8 Students Participate in Two Exciting Events Hosted by NASA and STEMconnector

  (You’re subscribed to the Da Vinci Schools Blog. Keep a close eye on your inbox for some great posts about exciting projects, collaborations, real-world learning, and more!) Da Vinci Connect TK-8 students recently had the opportunity to hear...
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Carla Levenson May 12, 2021 Comments Disabled
DVC DECA Places at CA Conference and Earns Opportunity to Participate in International Conference Leadership Academy

DVC DECA Places at CA Conference and Earns Opportunity to Participate in International Conference Leadership Academy

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DVC DECA Places at CA Conference and Earns Opportunity to Participate in International Conference Leadership Academy

By Jeanette Arteaga, Da Vinci Communications Class of 2021 and DVC DECA President Six DECA members from Da Vinci Communications high school were recently recognized at the 2021 California DECA State Career Development Conference and will send two of its...
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Carla Levenson Mar 22, 2021 Comments Disabled
Da Vinci Students Gain Valuable Workplace Skills in Virtual Internships and Experiences

Da Vinci Students Gain Valuable Workplace Skills in Virtual Internships and Experiences

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Da Vinci Students Gain Valuable Workplace Skills in Virtual Internships and Experiences

Da Vinci students have not missed a step, continuing to gain valuable workplace skills and career experiences as we all navigate a time of increased physical distancing.  Over the summer, 36 students participated in virtual internships to develop career...
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Carla Levenson Aug 27, 2020 Comments Disabled
You’re Invited: Da Vinci Schools To Host 20th Annual L.A. FIRST Robotics Competition, March 7-8

You’re Invited: Da Vinci Schools To Host 20th Annual L.A. FIRST Robotics Competition, March 7-8

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You’re Invited: Da Vinci Schools To Host 20th Annual L.A. FIRST Robotics Competition, March 7-8

After a very busy build season, the Da Vinci Schools world champion Robotics Team 4201: The Vitruvian Bots will be competing in the 20th Annual Los Angeles FIRST Robotics Competition — hosted at our very own campus at 201 N. Douglas Street in El...
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Carla Levenson Mar 05, 2020 Comments Disabled
Career Boot Camps Ensure Da Vinci Extension Students Are Ready for the Professional World

Career Boot Camps Ensure Da Vinci Extension Students Are Ready for the Professional World

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Career Boot Camps Ensure Da Vinci Extension Students Are Ready for the Professional World

Today’s first impressions are digital. Students need perfect resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles to even get the opportunity to make an in-person impression. Da Vinci Extension (DVX) students participated in a 2-week career boot camp this...
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Irene Canizales Jan 31, 2020 Comments Disabled
DVX Team Develops Virtual Reality Simulator, Selected as Semi-Finalist in Gamifying Pediatrics Hackathon

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 Canizales Apr 17, 2019 Comments Disabled
Da Vinci Delegation of Youth & Government Heading to Sacramento for 71st Model Legislature & Court Conference

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 Canizales Feb 13, 2019 Comments Disabled
DVX Students Gain Project Management Skills Through Innovative Collaborations as Independent Contractors

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 Canizales Dec 13, 2018 Comments Disabled
DV Connect Students Explore the Life and Work of Leonardo da Vinci in Real-World Projects

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 Canizales Nov 29, 2018 Comments Disabled
Da Vinci Designers Explore Their Personal Passions Through Digital Media Projects

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 Levenson Nov 08, 2018 Comments Disabled
Tiny House Project Brings Together Da Vinci Students, Staff, Mentors, Industry & Higher Ed Partners

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 Levenson Jun 29, 2018 Comments Disabled