Mission
The mission of IMSA, the world’s leading teaching and learning laboratory for imagination and inquiry, is to ignite and nurture creative, ethical scientific minds that advance the human condition, through a system distinguished by profound questions, collaborative relationships, personalized experiential learning, global networking, generative use of technology and pioneering outreach.Beliefs
We Believe That...
- Everyone is a mystery with unknown and unknowable limits.
- All people have equal intrinsic worth.
- Personal success is internally defined.
- A person’s potential is most fully actualized through physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual harmony.
- No one’s path in life is predetermined.
- All people have choices and are responsible for their actions.
- Human progress depends on personal growth.
- Everyone can lead.
- Meaning is constructed by the learner.
- Learning never ends.
- The ability to discern and create connections is the essence of knowing.
- Belonging to a community requires commitment to the common good.
- Indifference diminishes individuals and communities.
- Trust and respect are vital for any relationship to thrive.
- Diversity in community inspires discovery and creativity.
- Diverse perspectives enrich understanding.
- We are all stewards of our planet.
- Great leaps forward require bold ideas and actions.
- Change is natural and necessary for greatness.