Future of Education Podcast S E102: How the BASIS Model is Revolutionizing Education
Jun 26, 2024
Peter Bezanson, Co-Chairman and CEO at BASIS Educational Ventures, discusses the innovative BASIS Model that's transforming charter schools since 1998. He highlights the remarkable expansion to 40 schools while maintaining high academic standards. Despite criticism over its rigorous testing culture, BASIS high schools excel nationally. Peter delves into how a challenging educational environment can support struggling students and emphasizes the importance of alternatives in the education system to meet diverse family needs.
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BASIS Origins and Growth
- BASIS started as one school in Tucson, Arizona, in 1998.
- It has since expanded to 40 charter schools across multiple states.
Rigorous Middle School Curriculum
- BASIS's success stems from its rigorous middle school curriculum.
- It prepares students for high school's demands through above-grade-level work and high-stakes exams.
Two-Year AP Curriculum
- BASIS "hacks" the system by stretching AP curriculum, like AP Biology, over two years.
- Students begin with Honors Biology in 9th grade, then move to AP Biology in 10th.