Dr. Walter Cooper Academy is still doing great as an EL Education school. Recently, they held a "Student Work Exhibition" where students showed off their in-depth research on how to make cities more sustainable. The school honored its most recent "Character Award" winners, who are students who show the core values of grit, empathy, and social responsibility. The academy has also teamed up with a nearby university to offer students advanced coding workshops and STEM mentoring.

Q1. What sets the EL Education model at Dr. Walter Cooper Academy apart from a regular classroom?

Ans. Students go on long-term research trips where they often leave campus to talk to local historians and experts.

Q2. What is the main idea of the current "Urban Sustainability" exhibit at Dr. Walter Cooper Academy?

Ans. Students share their ideas for making cities more environmentally friendly, such as plans for cutting down on waste in Rochester and models of gardens that are good for the environment.

Q3, How does Dr. Walter Cooper Academy use "Character Awards" to honor students' progress?

Ans. These awards are given to students who show determination and kindness, showing that character is just as important as grades.

Q4. Does Dr. Walter Cooper Academy work with local colleges to offer coding workshops?

Ans. Yes, university mentors come to our campus every month to teach students the basics of programming and digital engineering.

Q5. What kinds of projects do students at Dr. Walter Cooper Academy do to help their communities?

Ans. Students often run campaigns to raise awareness in their communities about issues they've learned about, like clean water or the history of Rochester.