OUR MISSION

Algoma Venture Academy (AVA), founded by the Algoma School District, empowers students to think differently, invest in their dreams, and create positive change within themselves and the community.

Think Differently

Education, Reimagined in Algoma.

Discover what makes AVA different — in students’ own words.

Using personalized project-based
learning
and community-based
learning,
AVA students learn how to:

Using personalized project-based learning and community-based learning, AVA students learn how to:

  • PROBLEM-SOLVE
  • COLLABORATE
  • ANALYZE
  • THINK CRITICALLY
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Students work with community partners on projects that address the community's needs. Their active engagement in the community benefits everyone in a multitude of ways by establishing a new generation of leaders.

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What is Community-Based Learning?

Community-based learning (CBL) is an educational approach that connects classroom learning with real-life experiences in the community. Instead of only learning…

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The Benefits of Project-Based Learning

At Algoma Venture Academy, students don’t just learn from textbooks—they learn by doing. Through Project-Based Learning (PBL), education transforms into an…

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What is a Public Charter School?

Algoma Venture Academy (AVA) is a public charter school—meaning it’s tuition-free and open to all students in the district—but it also…

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Algoma Venture Academy FAQ | Your Questions About AVA—Answered

Choosing the right school for your student can bring a lot of questions—and we’re here to help. From what a typical…

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"If you want different results, you have to think differently. The ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones that do."

      - Steve Jobs