Adult Learning
Crosstown Learning Lab
Explore how we rethink high school—then reimagine your own.
The Crosstown Learning Lab is a space for educators, school leaders, and change agents to learn alongside Crosstown High’s practitioners about project-based learning, restorative culture, and student-centered design.
Free Resources
Curious about how to bring project-based learning to life in your classroom or school?
Join our email list to download the PBL Belief Wheel—a framework that highlights how to:
Center learning around authentic, real-world problems
Incorporate student voice and choice
Build in feedback, revision, and public exhibitions
Align projects with both academic content and transferable skills
Visit Us
Interested in visiting Crosstown High?
We welcome visits from educators, designers, and education leaders from around the world. Whether you're just getting started or deep into your journey, we’d love to host you. Choose from one of our upcoming learning opportunities, or request a curated visit.
Cost for visits:
We are committed to sharing what we’ve learned regardless of your organization’s ability to pay. We generally share a suggested price for visits and other adult learning experiences to help cover our planning and hosting time, but are happy to discuss fee reductions/waivers.
How to Visit
Scheduled Visit Opportunities
Go behind the scenes to see how project-based, competency-driven learning and a strong culture combine to create Crosstown High’s unique high school experience. Each visit also includes a signature school event, where you’ll see our learning model in action with students and families.
Three Options:
November 6, 2025 — Visit Crosstown + Backstage Pass
Spend the day observing project-based and competency-driven learning in action, then join our evening Backstage Pass community event to see how we engage families in the process.March 12, 2026 — Visit Crosstown + YETICON
Experience classrooms during the school day, then stay for YETICON—our student-led exhibition of learning that features projects, performances, and a vibrant student marketplace.May 2026 (Exact Dates TBD) — Visit Crosstown + Presentations of Learning (POLs)
See how we prepare students for reflection and growth, then sit in on senior Presentations of Learning—a cornerstone of our school year, where students share their journeys.
Curated visits
Can’t make a scheduled event, or want something tailored to your team’s goals? Request a curated visit.
Together, we’ll design a day that may include:
Classroom observations of project-based and competency-based learning
Student, teacher, or leadership panels
Deep dives into exhibitions, advisory, or restorative practices
Workshops on culture, belonging, or community partnerships
Curated visits are a flexible option for individuals or groups who want a personalized experience—or simply need a different date.
Learn More About Our Mission & VisionWe are rethinking high school by advancing equity, building community, and doing meaningful work so that every learner can thrive.