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Primary and Secondary EducationIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
Spectrum Progressive School is an independent private school in Rockford, Illinois, serving children aged 3 to 14. It aims to develop mindful, self-directed learners through a personalized, action-oriented curriculum centered on deeper learning. A practical, experiential learning method helps students develop authentic knowledge, with daily project time that gives them choice and ownership. The school follows progressive education principles, emphasizing the whole child, a collaborative learning community, and a partnership-based approach between students and teachers. Its interdisciplinary, project- and inquiry-based pedagogy seeks deep understanding and sustained engagement, operating as a small-to-mid-sized private school in the Rockford region.