Iron Village Preparatory Academy serves K-8 students in Richmond, Virginia, through a microschool model focused on academic empowerment, cultural celebration, and community engagement. The school utilizes mixed-grade classrooms for Innovators (K-4) and Trailblazers (5-8), emphasizing student-led, project-driven instruction aligned with Virginia Standards of Learning. Fridays feature independent learning, while the distinct curriculum includes Mandarin, Spanish, and Sign Language to support global citizenship and diverse cultural perspectives.
Devon Copeland is the founder and executive director of Iron Village Preparatory Academy. Her 20+ years in education include roles as an education reporter, marketing manager for a gifted residential high school, communications director for a liberal arts college, and senior communications professional for an education savings organization.
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