Founder Claims No Green Thumb But Regency Grows Company Thrives

J.R. Pilyih claims he never started a garden before, but you would never know that when you step into the Regency Park Elementary School. In a classroom dedicated to a large scale aquaponics growing system, J.R. and his young entrepreneurs tend to the green plants and thriving fish. The harvests are so abundant in herbs and berries that a richer learning opportunity develops by selling what is grown. Through their EdCorp, Regency Grows Company, J.R. watches more than plants grow…his students are undergoing authentic entrepreneurial learning along the way.

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September 17 2018

What steps can you take to prepare students for the world outside of the classroom? #MondayMotivation #LCInnovation #EdCorps

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September 13 2018

Happy #EdCorps Launch @GarlicSuter! Looking forward to another rabble-rousing year with @grit9design. Check the web-design business out here. ---> buff.ly/2MlRdVm

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September 13 2018

Happy #EdCorps Launch, @HoweySunu! We fell in love with #FanFaces last year – we're on the edge of our seats thinking about what Year #2 holds. @Howeys4th @GPSchools

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September 13 2018

We asked @PBorsetti what the highlight of running an EdCorp was... #EdCorps

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September 13 2018

After a great first year, we can't wait to see what Year #2 has in store for @KOHS_TechEd and the students of @G_O_Designs! #EdCorps @HFTforSchools @KOGoldenEagles

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September 13 2018

3...2...1...Blast Off! It's time for the #EdCorps '18-'19 year to kick into full gear. Stay tuned for some serious learning happening in + outside of the classroom while students develop businesses and tap into their entrepreneurial mindset!

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September 12 2018

Massive shout out to @ngsliving founder Jerry Webb, named one of the semifinalists for the 2018 @HFTforSchools Prize. It's kind of a big deal. Learn more here >>> buff.ly/2PlFdWF #EdCorps

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September 12 2018

Welcome to the #EdCorps Community, @LlamaPrek + Alison! Both are joining us from University Charter School, which is starting a new Education Corporation in Livingston, #Alabama.

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September 12 2018

With one day until #EdCorps launch, we want to highlight the one EdCorp in Anchorage, Alaska! Check out @LJHulen - In addition to teaching 5th & 6th Grade, she also teaches yoga + social justice at a local prison. Be sure to follow her to stay up-to-date with her journey!

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September 12 2018

"Many of our students come from low-income households without opportunities to try new things. #EdCorps will help us change that,"~ @KFrohliger + @MrsDavid5.

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September 11 2018

Hey there, @topsaw - we are thrilled to welcome you to the #EdCorps community this year! @HFTforSchools @PlacerUnion

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September 11 2018

Running an EdCorp “forces students to use their "textbook" knowledge and apply it in a real-world setting. They find meaning in the information they've learned previously.” Welcome back to one of our veteran founders, Jesse Klass of @PGEDesign! #EdCorps

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September 11 2018

We're pumped to continue our partnership with @HFTforSchools, bringing the #EdCorps experience into skilled trades classes around the country. Learn more here >>> buff.ly/2MhNl7H

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September 11 2018

Welcome to the #EdCorps family, @LIPSETMUSIC and @HSRA_LA! We're excited to welcome you to the community and support student creativity together! #HipHopEd

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September 11 2018

Two days until #EdCorps Launch and two amazing #EdCorps in Vermont! Coincidence? We think not. Hope you're ready to kick-off Year #2, @sarahpopvt and @lorilisai!

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September 11 2018

We've mentioned our busy summer (which you can read about here buff.ly/2CCuBjP), but read on to learn about the 12 #EdCorps Founders who gathered in June at the Pittsburgh FAB Institute >>> buff.ly/2x2DC09 @remakelearning @DrToddKeruskin

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September 10 2018

. @12MrsPfeffer had the opportunity to follow her 3rd graders into 4th grade, so she can continue to grow her business with the original founders! We can't wait to see what @Room12EdCorp at @IRaCoyote accomplishes this year! #EdCorps

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September 10 2018

Shout out to our Phoenix community, including three new #EdCorps starting at @WestMEC this fall. We're excited to see what this year has in store! @HFTforSchools

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September 10 2018

We think 3 is a magic number because magic is the only way to describe these three #EdCorps Founders: @WickedDecent + Jill Irving + Anna Loughlin (and because Launch Day is three days away)! @PORTLANDPUBLIC @cascobayhs

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September 7 2018

Welcome back, @WickedDecent! We just love when human center design + #entrepreneurship collide. Year #4 @WickedFocus207 coming in hot! #EdCorps @IntentionBook @amyburvall

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September 7 2018

In partnership with the Grable Foundation, we're excited to support real-world learning opportunities into #EdCorps classrooms across Pittsburgh and Western Pennslyvania!

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September 7 2018

Shout out to @GrantLearns, Rockstar #EdCorps Founder and Educator Extraordinaire. Last year, #LightningOrthotics got their feet wet with community-based #entrepreneurship. What problems will they solve this year?! Stay tuned to find out!

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September 7 2018

Hello to six awesome #EdCorps in #KansasCity! We're excited to watch you all grow together.

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