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District partnerships

Partner With Us to Transform Your District

Simple Focus Project Academy works alongside district leaders to bring rigorous, project-based learning to every school — with the data, support, and flexibility to make it last.

Why districts choose us

Real Results for Students and Schools

95%
Student Engagement Rate
Districts report near-universal engagement increases within the first semester of implementation.
12+
Partner Schools
Active partnerships across Missouri and Illinois, with more launching each academic year.
500+
Students Served
Students across K–12 experiencing project-based learning through Simple Focus programs.
3x
Deeper Learning Outcomes
Partner schools report three times the rate of student-led presentations and community projects.

How it works

A Partnership Built Around Your District

We don't drop a curriculum and leave. We build a lasting partnership — from discovery to full implementation — tailored to your schools' needs.

01

Discovery Call

We start with a conversation. We learn about your district's goals, challenges, and student population to determine the best fit for a partnership.

02

Curriculum Alignment

Our team maps Simple Focus programs to your existing standards — Common Core, NGSS, Missouri Learning Standards — so PBL enhances, not disrupts, your curriculum.

03

Pilot Launch

We begin with a focused pilot in one or two schools, giving teachers and administrators a chance to see the model in action before scaling.

04

Educator Training

Our team provides hands-on professional development so teachers feel confident facilitating project-based learning from day one.

05

Ongoing Support & Scale

We stay engaged — tracking outcomes, refining the approach, and expanding to additional schools as the partnership grows.

What's included

Everything Your District Needs to Succeed

Standards-Aligned Curriculum

Full K–12 project-based curriculum mapped to state and national academic standards.

Professional Development

Ongoing educator training and coaching — in-person and virtual — to build lasting capacity.

Data & Reporting

Regular outcome reports tracking student engagement, academic growth, and project completion.

Dedicated Partnership Lead

A named contact from our team who knows your district and is available throughout the year.

Community Integration

Projects designed to connect students with real community challenges and local organizations.

SLPS Letter of Intent

Simple Focus has entered into a Letter of Intent with St. Louis Public Schools, reflecting a shared commitment to expanding project-based learning.

SLPS Letter of Intent

In Relationship with St. Louis Public Schools

Simple Focus Project Academy has entered into a Letter of Intent with St. Louis Public Schools — one of Missouri's largest urban districts. This agreement reflects a shared commitment to bringing project-based learning to students in high-need communities and lays the groundwork for deeper collaboration ahead.

"Simple Focus brings a level of student ownership and engagement we haven't seen with other curriculum partners. Our teachers are energized, and our students are showing up differently."

DA
District Administrator, St. Louis Public Schools

Ready to Bring Project-Based Learning to Your District?

Schedule a 30-minute discovery call with our partnerships team. No commitment required — just a conversation about what's possible.