Getting smart: podcast features ASU Prep’s innovative approach to flexible and future-focused programs

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Traditional classrooms no longer define the limits of education. Unbundled learning reshapes how students engage with their education, offering more flexible and personalized paths to success. This approach emphasizes adapting to students’ unique needs and goals, extending learning into diverse environments and experiences.

Recently, Whitney Marsh, Chief of Staff at ASU Preparatory Academy, joined the Getting Smart podcast to share how ASU Prep is leading the way with this innovative model.

ASU Prep offers a mix of flexible options, including brick-and-mortar campuses with Family Choice Fridays, where students have the freedom to stay home, work on projects, or engage in internships and other hands-on experiences. They’ve also introduced the ASU Prep Digital+ hybrid program, blending online learning with in-person, project-based opportunities. 

Students can design their own pathways while aligning with their future goals,” Marsh explained, highlighting ASU Prep’s commitment to personalization.

“For me, college became the pathway to achieve upward mobility and pursue my dreams. At ASU Prep, our focus is giving students that same opportunity,” Whitney shared. “We aim to meet students where they are while leveraging the broader ecosystem and policy environment to support them.”

Check out the full episode where Whitney Marsh and other Arizona education leaders discuss transformative learning opportunities beyond the classroom.