"Old School" academics (reading, writing, mathematics) is meeting "New School" curriculum (Social Emotional Learning, Technology, Fine Arts) to develop the whole child. After traditional 'Old School' academics are established, the creative expansion of 'New School' academics are implemented. Learn how two urban Title 1 schools (National Blue Ribbon Schools) with challenging student demographics innovated and met the 'Old School' academic challenge and implemented 'New School' curriculum to dramatically change the lives of minority and economically disadvantaged children.