Art Serna Explore Learning Environments in Oklahoma City with Global Education Collaboration with Summit World Schools

(Isstories Editorial):- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Dec 22, 2025 (Issuewire.com) – Art Serna, founder of Cosmos Renewed and a nationally respected systems innovation strategist, will travel to Oklahoma City on an early-stage scouting visit to explore the potential incubation of a next-generation global learning environment in collaboration with Summit World Schools (SWS). Serving as an opportunity broker for the partnership, Serna’s visit represents an exploratory step in assessing Oklahoma City as a potential location for an innovative learning solution that blends International Baccalaureate (IB) rigor with global education excellence.

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Summit World Schools is pioneering a new model of global education designed for the AI age, grounded in joyful, transformative learning experiences that foster curiosity, emotional intelligence, cultural fluency, and workforce-ready skills. Oklahoma City has emerged as a compelling candidate for this model due to its growing ambition, evolving workforce needs, and desire to attract and retain globally minded talent.

“This exploration is about more than launching a school,” said Serna. “It is about understanding how education, health, and economic opportunity can be designed together to support families and communities over the long term.”

The scouting trip will focus on how the SWS model could be thoughtfully incubated within a regenerative wholeness framework, drawing inspiration from local, place-based renewal efforts that center on health, wellness, and economic mobility. This approach aligns closely with the mission of Cosmos Renewed, which focuses on reimagining systems. Hence, they support healing, resilience, and shared prosperity, particularly for communities that have historically been under-resourced.

A central theme of the exploration is the potential for innovative learning environments to advance local and state workforce goals. The proposed SWS model emphasizes strong alignment between education and real-world opportunity, preparing students not only for academic success but for meaningful participation in the future economy. By integrating rigorous IB coursework with personalized, globally connected learning pathways, the model seeks to cultivate graduates who are adaptable, culturally fluent, and equipped with skills that employers increasingly demand.

In its initial phase, the concept under consideration would focus on grades nine through twelve, offering an internationally oriented curriculum that includes language immersion, curated global experiences, and student-centered supports designed to reduce friction for families. Over time, the model envisions extending into post-secondary pathways through additional grades that connect students to industry credentials, apprenticeships, and dual-enrollment opportunities. This structure is intended to create a seamless pipeline from secondary education into careers and higher education, strengthening Oklahoma City’s talent ecosystem.

Art Serna‘s role in the process is to help partners think systemically during this early, exploratory stage. With more than two decades of experience across government, nonprofit, and private sectors, he is known for designing approaches that address root causes rather than surface-level symptoms. His work emphasizes dignity-centered design, cross-sector collaboration, and long-term sustainability.

“Oklahoma City has the opportunity to think differently about how education serves families and the economy at the same time,” Serna said. “When learning environments are designed with community well-being in mind, they can become engines for both human development and economic vitality.”

The values that guide Summit World Schools, learning boldly, leading differently, and living fully, strongly align with this regenerative approach. The organization’s commitment to transparency, proactive problem-solving, and authentic partnership with families is intended to ensure that education feels supportive and empowering rather than bureaucratic or exclusionary.

During the visit, Serna will meet with local stakeholders, explore potential sites, and engage in conversations with education leaders, workforce partners, and community-based organizations. These discussions will help assess local readiness, identify opportunities for alignment, and surface the adaptations necessary to ensure any future model reflects Oklahoma City’s unique context and strengths.

While the visit is explicitly exploratory and no final decisions will be made at this stage, it signals growing interest in positioning Oklahoma City as a hub for globally connected, future-ready education. For Cosmos Renewed and Summit World Schools, the emphasis remains on listening, learning, and co-creating with local partners before moving toward implementation.

“This is about imagining what could be possible if we design education as part of a larger system of care and opportunity,” Serna added. “If done well, innovative learning environments can strengthen families, support workforce goals, and contribute to long-term community renewal.”

About Art Serna and Cosmos Renewed
Art Serna is an executive leader, storyteller, and systems innovation strategist with more than twenty years of experience strengthening community well-being and transforming institutions. He is the founder of Cosmos Renewed, a design and strategy studio that helps leaders and mission-driven organizations navigate uncertainty and build regenerative systems across education, health, and community development.

About Summit World Schools
Summit World Schools is committed to reinventing global education through innovative, student-centered learning environments grounded in the International Baccalaureate framework. The organization focuses on preparing learners for an interconnected world by combining academic rigor, personalized pathways, and global citizenship.

To learn more visit: https://artserna.com/

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