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'''The Youth Initiative High School''' is a private high school located in [[Viroqua,_Wisconsin|Viroqua]], [[Wisconsin]]. The school was started in 1996 as a collaboration between a group of students, teachers and parents. It is democratically run, with students receiving one third of the decision-making power along with parents and school faculty.<ref>{{cite web|title=Youth Initiative High School|url=http://www.yihs.net/|website=YIHS|accessdate=14 March 2015}}</ref> |
'''The Youth Initiative High School''' is a private high school located in [[Viroqua,_Wisconsin|Viroqua]], [[Wisconsin]]. The school was started in 1996 as a collaboration between a group of students, teachers and parents. It is democratically run, with students receiving one third of the decision-making power along with parents and school faculty.<ref>{{cite web|title=Youth Initiative High School|url=http://www.yihs.net/|website=YIHS|accessdate=14 March 2015}}</ref> |
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It is founded on a [[Waldorf_education|Waldorf]] curriculum and has been recognized by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America as a developing member.<ref>{{ |
It is founded on a [[Waldorf_education|Waldorf]] curriculum and has been recognized by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America as a developing member.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.whywaldorfworks.org/05_FindASchool/index.php?group_type=allschools&group_country=allcountries&state=WI|title = Member School List|date = 2015-03-17|accessdate = 2015-03-17|website = 'Why Waldorf Works'|publisher = Why Waldorf Works|last = |first = }}</ref> |
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In 2015, Youth Initiative High School was chosen by the international organization Ashoka as a "Changemaker School", making it the first high school in the United States to receive the award.<ref>{{cite news|title=Youth Inititative High School wins global award|url=http://lacrossetribune.com/youth-initiative-high-school-wins-global-award/article_78c7760b-da26-599f-8a33-43bc9ad2963c.html|accessdate=14 March 2015|agency=La Crosse Tribune|date=18 February 2015}}</ref> |
In 2015, Youth Initiative High School was chosen by the international organization Ashoka as a "Changemaker School", making it the first high school in the United States to receive the award.<ref>{{cite news|title=Youth Inititative High School wins global award|url=http://lacrossetribune.com/youth-initiative-high-school-wins-global-award/article_78c7760b-da26-599f-8a33-43bc9ad2963c.html|accessdate=14 March 2015|agency=La Crosse Tribune|date=18 February 2015}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 14:36, 17 March 2015
| Youth Initiative High School | |
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| Address | |
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500 E. Jefferson St. Suite #302 , , | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1996 |
| Status | Active |
| Administrator | Jacob Hundt |
| Faculty | 21 |
| Grades | Pass/Fail |
| Enrolment | 45 |
| Nickname | YIHS |
| Accreditation | Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (Developing Member) |
| Website | www.yihs.net |
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The Youth Initiative High School is a private high school located in Viroqua, Wisconsin. The school was started in 1996 as a collaboration between a group of students, teachers and parents. It is democratically run, with students receiving one third of the decision-making power along with parents and school faculty.[1]
It is founded on a Waldorf curriculum and has been recognized by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America as a developing member.[2]
In 2015, Youth Initiative High School was chosen by the international organization Ashoka as a "Changemaker School", making it the first high school in the United States to receive the award.[3]
References
- ^ "Youth Initiative High School". YIHS. Retrieved 14 March 2015.
- ^ "Member School List". 'Why Waldorf Works'. Why Waldorf Works. 2015-03-17. Retrieved 2015-03-17.
- ^ "Youth Inititative High School wins global award". La Crosse Tribune. 18 February 2015. Retrieved 14 March 2015.