Research & Innovation Grants

How might a Competency-Based Learning framework develop our students' competencies in the RCDS Portrait of a Graduate?

How might we, the science department, ensure the successful transition of current middle school students and entry of new students into 9th grade, and that they have the science skills necessary to succeed in the 9th grade biology course and beyond?

How might we understand where we are in terms of LGBTQ+ inclusivity within our student body, knowing that this is a population that is growing and continues to be vulnerable?

How might the College Counseling Office create a tailored program for first generation students and their families so that they can successfully navigate through high school to college?

How might we showcase the talents of our students and faculty to a wider audience?

How might we improve the school's use of the CTP5 (ERB) data?

How might we dig deeper into the curricular conversations we are already having while developing connections between and across divisions, disciplines, and with RCDS initiatives, values, and commitments?

How might we harness the power of storytelling in order to bring the entire RCDS community together through the sharing of our profound, important, and life-changing perspectives while, at the same time, keeping the experience personal and intimate?

How might we ensure the identities of students of color are affirmed in the RCDS community?
 

How might we support women in leadership roles within the RCDS Community?
 

How might we develop leadership skills in middle school students in order to prepare them for future leadership opportunities in the Upper School and beyond?
 

How might we capitalize on the work that the Curriculum Scope and Sequence Committee has done over the past three years and continue to roll out the Atlas Rubicon curriculum mapping tool?

How might we maintain the curricular conversations we are already having while developing deeper connections between and across divisions, disciplines, and with RCDS initiatives, values, and commitments?

How might we provide all RCDS students with significant opportunities for character education and experiential learning?

How might our athletic and academic faculty work together to elevate student success and achievement?

How might we support teachers in implementing mindfulness practices and give students the strategies to promote emotional well-being?
 

How might we improve the critical thinking and decision-making skills of our students without sacrificing the learning of content?
 

How might we create a leadership role for students in our Makerspace that leverages student engagement and knowledge, allows students to work as apprentices, and provides an opportunity for Upper School students to engage with Lower and Middle School students in an interdisciplinary way?

How might we change the persistent student perception that math, science, and computer science are only for certain groups of people acknowledging that the current state of STEM participation at RCDS is heavily skewed toward white and Asian male students?
 

How might we enhance our classroom environments and furniture for optimal learning?

How might a weekly video broadcast build the Middle School community and share messages and examples of good citizenship, ethical behavior, positive decision making, service, and excellence?
 

How might we create meaningful leadership and professional development opportunities that inspire collaboration as well as passion and enthusiasm for our tasks/roles as educators?
 

How might we support a culture of digital responsibility among students and adults?
 

How might we make sure that all students and families feel like Rye Country Day School is made for them?