Written by: Erin McCubbin, Executive Director of Student and Graduate Success, Mount Vernon School and Jared Colley, Chief Innovation Officer, Mount Vernon School Futures thinking begins with a mindset shift:…
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On November 7, 2025, Mount Vernon School welcomed leaders from across industries alongside our own Innovation Diploma students for the annual Council on Innovation. Innovation Diploma students have always partnered…
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Mount Vernon Ventures is well-known as an R&D hub at the Mount Vernon School, but what makes us unique is our proximity to and relationship with Mount Vernon School‘s day…
August brings a new school year, new goals, and new memories. If you read our July newsletter, we left you with a reminder to pause, to breathe, and to notice…
Some of our favorite summer memories include popsicles by the pool, jumping into cold ocean water, hiking & biking with friends, grilling outside, and unhurried afternoons with a good book….
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As the school year winds down, leaders face a moment of opportunity—not just to celebrate the wins and what’s been accomplished this school year, but to lay the foundation for…
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What if the most important skill for the future isn’t coding or AI literacy but the ability to create, adapt, and make meaningful solutions with our hands? Spring offers a…
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In a world of rapid change and uncertainty, how can educators and leaders ensure their schools remain relevant, resilient, and ready for what’s next? What schools need right now is…
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The Mount Vernon Ventures team published “Imagine Then, Act Now: Futures Literacy for Learning Organizations” as the Research & Design (R&D) Report for Spring 2024. Since then, Ventures has decided…
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How is your school or organization leaning into “imagination leadership?” Given the vast number of problems to be solved and opportunities to be developed, any school or organization serious about…
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