School of the Future
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It is back-to-school time! Ehrman Crest Elementary and Middle School opened last year. The building was designed for learning and fun.
The building is shaped like a Y.
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The elementary school is on the left. The right side is for kids in grades 5 and 6. The center space is shared.
Every space is for learning.
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The school feels like a children’s museum. There are mathematical patterns on the floors. There are magnetic maps on the walls.
Kids helped design the school.
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They played with different materials to show their ideas. They wanted the school to be fun.
The school is open and bright.
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It has lots of natural light. Kids eat lunch in a cheerful space. Some classrooms open to the outdoors.
Where in the World?
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Ehrman Crest is near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This map shows its location.