Reading, writing, and… urban planning? This spring, the entire Lakeview Elementary student body took a deep dive into the status of Everbrite property – now a mostly empty field two blocks away.

“The entire school, from 4K to fifth grade, has a chance to share what they think should go onto these 33 acres of lakefront property,” Principal Chris Sepersky said.

Students are touring the site, learning about the ins and outs of redevelopment from city representatives and architectural firms, and studying the history of the area to explore the possibilities for the property.

Sepersky said the entire project was about growing from those initial off-the-cuff ideas to really well-thought-out and informed visions of what they want to see in their neighborhood.

AP Environmental Science teacher Daniel Lesniak and Technology Teacher Ben Quartermont share about the grant they've won and how students will be engaged in real research in the fall.