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Where Learning Has No Limits

Welcome to UCDS. We encourage students to stretch, reflect, collaborate, and think expansively—enriching their educational growth and ensuring they thrive in school and beyond.

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We’re driven by the idea that learning is as varied as each individual. So we’ve designed innovative educational programs that activate personal learning styles and set students up for the rewards of life-long learning. Become part of the UCDS community.

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Our Mission

We cultivate reflective, collaborative, skillful thinkers who ignite positive change in their communities.

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Design-led Learning

Social Problem-Solving

By Abby Sandberg PhD, Learning Specialist and Early Elementary Division Head Navigating social relationships is a tricky part of life. As adults, we know that our daily experience is full…
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Creating Global Awareness within the Classroom

By Zamyia Tarrant, Resident Teacher In today’s global platform, there is a lot to be discussed. Such as, the political atmosphere, climate change, social justice issues, poverty, health and wellness,…
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Design-led Learning

Blogs We Are Reading This Month – Flexible Seating Myths, The Power of Nature

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Introducing the UCDS Institute

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We embrace diversity as an essential part of education. At UCDS, difference is respected and celebrated.
Early Elementary Curriculum

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Preschool-5th Grade. We cultivate reflective, collaborative, skillful thinkers who ignite positive change in their communities.