Khan Lab School is an

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, associated with

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. It is a

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founded by educator

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Teaching model

Mastery-based learning

KLS uses a model which is based on

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, which means students demonstrate competence in all skills before moving on in the course.

Social and emotional learning

The school also teaches social and emotional skills which are based on these core principles: # Self-Awareness # Self-Management # Social Awareness # Social Management # Social Engagement

Mixed age groups

Unlike many schools, KLS places its students in mixed-age settings in order to group students by academic progress.

Extended days

The school's lower and middle school divisions also continue to run throughout the summer term. KLS also adopts an extended day model, in which students are expected to work independently. Students are not required to participate in

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activities, but those who stay after school are expected to focus on their learning and project goals.

References

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