IVA Middle School is the first charter school of its kind whose innovative educational model is focused squarely on the development of intellectual virtues in our students and staff. We opened our doors in 2013 and serve 6th to 8th students. Our specific educational model has been written about extensively in the book Deep in Thought: A Practical Guide to Teaching for Intellectual Virtues. We have garnered praise and attention from across the educational landscape, including partnerships with Harvard’s Project Zero as well as the Anteater Virtues Initiative at UCI.
