Lacuna™
Lacuna™ is a curriculum supplement and real-world immersion program developed by Tantrum Agency to address the disconnect between traditional classroom instruction and today’s fast-moving marketing, business, and creative industries.
Originally launched in partnership with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Lacuna™ was created to fill a specific void: helping students see beyond textbooks—and into tangible career pathways that reflect the industry’s actual pace, values, and standards.
Originally launched in partnership with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Lacuna™ was created to fill a specific void: helping students see beyond textbooks—and into tangible career pathways that reflect the industry’s actual pace, values, and standards.
Beyond the Binder
Lacuna™ isn’t a one-size-fits-all workbook. It’s a living toolkit, filled with exercises that take students out of the theoretical and into the experiential.
Services
01.
Curriculum Development.
We work with districts, educators, and education nonprofits to identify gaps in current business, marketing, and creative pathways—and develop relevant, standards-aligned content to fill those gaps.
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Experiential Learning Modules.
Lacuna™ provides plug-and-play projects that give students hands-on experience applying theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios.
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Teacher Training & Enablement.
We offer workshops and resources for educators—equipping them with tools, trends, and industry case studies to bring the classroom to life and better engage today’s learners.
04.
Guest Speaking.
From keynote sessions to small group workshops, Tantrum team members—including our founder, David Tann—bring firsthand industry knowledge directly into the classroom.
05.
Custom Content Development.
Whether you need a district-wide toolkit or a school-specific immersion guide, Lacuna™ can create branded, custom content for your school, district, or grant initiative.
06.
Strategic Education Partnerships.
For school districts or organizations interested in deeper collaboration, we offer multi-year strategic partnerships to co-create scalable, sustainable curriculum enhancement programs.
Kids can't want to be what they can't see.
Lacuna™ is more than a program—it’s a mindset shift. We’re preparing students not just to pass a class, but to enter an industry. We’re addressing a pipeline problem—head-on.
We’re creating space for the voices and talents that often go unseen. And we’re doing it all with intention, empathy, and relevance. Because when students see it, they can be it.
Phillip O. Berry HS
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How one agency founder is breaking down industry barriers, starting with high school
Tantrum founder, David Tann, created a marketing course that's being taught at high schools in North Carolina.
From Boardroom to Classroom
Entrepreneur David Tann (’02) built his own creative and branding agency from scratch to make time for mentoring the next generation.
Testimonials
The impact of Lacuna™ speaks for itself—but our partners say it best. From classroom educators to district leaders and inspired students, hear how this program is reshaping the way marketing and business are taught in today’s schools.
Nakesha Dawson
Lindsay McSwain
Tierra Christopher
