Today
a beginning.
Your gift to SR1 is more than a donation — it is an investment in brighter futures for our students, our academy, and our entire region.
Tomorrow
a legacy
Generations of students will thrive in a sustainable, innovative campus.
A Momentous Time for SR1
SR1 is launching a bold vision to close gaps in education, health, and opportunity through a 150-acre sustainable campus in Canton. More than buildings, this campus will be a living environment of innovation—with AI-powered classrooms, greenhouse studios, STEM labs, and nature-rich spaces that nurture both mind and body.
For generations, Mississippi has faced disparities, but SR1 has become a trusted leader, nationally recognized for its groundbreaking programs and commitment to equity. With your support, we can seize this historic moment to reimagine what’s possible and plant the seeds of success for generations to come.
Your support will change lives, spark innovation, and build a brighter tomorrow.
A Trust-Based Investment in Mississippi’s Future
By investing in SR1, you are not only helping to build a campus, but supporting a movement that will positively impact the community for years to come.
Rooted in Trust
SR1’s approach is built on trust-based investment principles, empowering the organization to make impactful, independent decisions closest to the work.
Proven Leadership
SR1’s community learning programs and CPSA are leading change in education, technology, and health equity.
Long-Term Advancement
Investments will drive meaningful improvements across education, health, and technology for generations to come.
Where Research and Architecture Meet Education
The SR1 Green Campus design is inspired by Prakash Nair, a global leader in evidence-based school design. His work emphasizes student-centered learning—autonomy, collaboration, and experiential approaches that prepare students for success in a global economy.
A key feature is the creation of learning studios, intentionally designed to break away from the industrial model of education. These flexible spaces promote independence, collaboration, and well-being.
Flexible, Student‑Led
Learning
Self-directed, collaborative,
and experiential learning
environments.
AI‑Powered
Classrooms
Smart classrooms that
adapt to each learner’s
pace and style.
Greenhouse
Studios
Inspired by The Granor
Greenhouse, these indoor-
outdoor labs bring science
to life.
Wellness by
Design
Biophilic, health‑focused
spaces that nurture mind
and body.
Designed with Expertise in Education and Architecture
SR1 is collaborating with Wheeler Kearns Architecture, known for human-centered, sustainable solutions, including the Granor Greenhouse project. Together, and with Prakash Nair’s evidence-based research in school design, SR1 is developing a forward-thinking campus that supports academic, emotional, and social growth. This partnership blends architectural innovation with educational theory, ensuring spaces are not only functional but also inspiring. The campus will feature learning studios, greenhouse classrooms, and wellness-focused environments that promote collaboration, creativity, and well-being. By combining expertise in design and education, SR1 is setting a new standard for what a 21st-century learning environment can and should be.
This collaboration ensures that SR1’s campus will be a space where students thrive academically, emotionally, and socially—equipping them to become global leaders.
