Edutopia

Edutopia
George Lucas Educational Foundation
Company typeNonprofit organization
Founded1991
HeadquartersMarin County, California
WebsiteEdutopia.org

Edutopia is a website published by the George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF). Founded in 1991 by filmmaker George Lucas and venture capitalist Steve Arnold, the foundation "celebrates and encourages innovation" in K–12 schools.[1][2][3][4][5]

Edutopia focuses on six core learning strategies.[6][7] These are described as "Comprehensive Assessment, Integrated Studies, Project-Based Learning, Social & Emotional Learning, Teacher Development and Technology Integration".[8]

  1. ^ *"Like Aristotle With a Light Saber, Lucas Urges Hands-On Learning" The New York Times, August 31, 2005
  2. ^ *"George Lucas Takes on Education" CNN, May 13, 2011
  3. ^ *"George Lucas On The Best Fix For K-12 Education" Forbes September 21, 2011
  4. ^ *"How George Lucas is a Teacher" Oprah's Next Chapter January 22, 2012
  5. ^ * "Common Cents: George Lucas Foundation details strategy of exploring innovation without being prescriptive" Education Dive, May 23, 2019
  6. ^ *"Edutopian Vision" Education Next, Summer 2010
  7. ^ *"George Lucas Wants More “Greek Philosophers and Cobblers” The Wall Street Journal Advertising Section 2009
  8. ^ **"Main Page" accessed May 30, 2015