IN THE EXPERIENTIAL CLASSROOM:
In 2024: • We welcomed 1,000+ students to campus from 34 schools and community education programs across the U.S. • Students traveled from as far away as Texas, California, Vermont, and Florida; and regionally from Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado • All public and charter schools in Montezuma and Dolores counties, Colorado, participated • Provided $68,000+ in scholarships and tuition waivers to underrepresented schools and community programs • Provided 100% tuition waivers ($27,500+) for tribal schools and community education programs • Provided 25% scholarships ($20,000+) for schools with Title 1A status As teacher John W. shared, “Students had the opportunity to learn not just about the Ancestral Puebloan people, but also about current archaeological methods and ethical dilemmas faced in the field of archaeology. I feel that the strongest message was one of respect: respect for different people of different cultures, respect for people who lived before us, and respect for those who will come after us.” Student survey responses demonstrate some of these important lessons learned: “If I come across an artifact on the landscape, I should leave it where it is.” ⌂ 91.9% strongly agree “It is crucial for archaeologists to collaborate with descendant communities before, during, and after any project.” ⌂ 83.8% strongly agree “I understand the importance of visiting cultural sites with respect.” ⌂ 95.9% strongly agree
LEARNING HISTORIES AND CULTURES THROUGH A RESPECTFUL LENS
S tarting in April and ending in October, students from fourth to twelfth grade are on the Crow Canyon campus nearly every day. Schools and teachers bring their students because they value the vast benefits that come with the experience. “Crow Canyon provides a more immersive experience than can be found in any textbook. Our students attend every year to gain a greater appreciation for the people who lived here before them,” shared John W., Children’s Kiva Montessori School teacher. Crow Canyon’s educational approach is based on the belief that there are many ways of knowing the past. Students engage with diverse viewpoints, are encouraged to think critically, and deepen their understanding through hands-on, experiential learning. Teachers appreciate that our curriculum meets national and state curriculum standards. They also appreciate its accuracy, its emphasis on respect, and its connections to past and present-day Indigenous cultures.
2024 ANNUAL REPORT
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