Knowledge In Action

Real Learning. Real People. Real Change.

In The Lab, learning goes beyond textbooks—it’s about stepping into purpose. Here, scholar-leaders in grades 9–12 experience personalized, justice-centered instruction that blends English, social studies, and media literacy with real-world projects. We exist to be the catalyst for changemakers.

Parents, this is more than tutoring. It’s a partnership. We walk with you to create pathways that prepare your scholar not just for college and career, but for life—equipped with voice, vision, and values.

For scholar-leaders, The Lab is a movement. It’s where you sharpen your mind, build your confidence, and see your ideas come alive in ways that create real change for real people.

Every journey in The Lab is a chance to grow as a thinker, a doer, and a leader ready to transform the world.

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Black Histories, Radical Futures!

Honors U.S. History: Black Studies, Radical Futures – Analyzing from Enslavement to Enterprise

Explore U.S. history through the lens of Black resilience, innovation, and leadership—from enslavement to enterprise. This honors course fulfills NC’s U.S. History requirement while empowering students to connect national narratives to Durham’s local legacy and launch justice-oriented projects for the future.

Credit: 1.0 (Honors U.S. History)
Meets NC Graduation Requirements: U.S. History requirement for high school graduation
NCAA Eligibility: Approved as a core history credit. Meets NCAA guidelines through substantial nonfiction and academic reading, regular argumentative and analytical writing, teacher-led instruction, and a clearly outlined scope and sequence with graded assessments.

Still Frames, Strong Voices

Honors English: Still Frames, Strong Voices – Photojournalism & Critical Composition

Blend storytelling, research, and advocacy in this honors English course where students use photography and critical writing to spotlight community issues. Fulfills NC’s English requirement while building strong voices and powerful visuals that inspire change.

Credit: 1.0 (Honors English)
Meets NC Graduation Requirements: English Language Arts requirement for high school graduation
NCAA Eligibility: Approved as a core English credit. Meets NCAA guidelines through substantial nonfiction and academic reading, analytical and argumentative writing, and teacher-led instruction with structured interaction.

Equity & Enterprise

Honors Social Studies: Equity & Enterprise – Building Economic Literacy for Life

Master the skills to budget, invest, and plan for the future while exploring how economics shapes communities. This honors course fulfills NC’s Economics & Personal Finance requirement and challenges students to build equity-driven solutions for real-world financial life.

Credit: 1.0 (Honors Social Studies: Economics & Personal Finance)
Meets NC Graduation Requirements: Economics and Personal Finance (EPF) requirement for high school graduation
NCAA Eligibility: Approved as a core social studies credit. Meets NCAA guidelines through substantial academic reading, regular argumentative and analytical writing, teacher-led instruction, and a clearly outlined scope and sequence with graded assessments.