Using Technology to Advance Equity in and Beyond the Classroom

Giving educators opportunities and time to learn from one another and leveraging that time together are essential for teacher teams working together to support literacy learning. Although these opportunities can be varied, true professional learning is characterized by the following key traits: Multiple modes for encouraging and supporting professional learning. Collegial exchange of knowledge from experience and inquiry. Continuous, job-embedded learning that formatively influences teaching and learning. These were outlined in a cross-organizational document "Maximizing Professional Learning to Support Student Learning," which spelled out the best thinking to promote the critical components of effective professional learning.

It can be easy for education leaders to overlook school breakfast and lunch when thinking about school improvement, but studies suggest children’s nutrition and experience of school meals can be a powerful tools to boost climate and student achievement.

Anyone, even the youngest learners can think like an engineer. Do you want to learn how to channel young learners’ curiosity and creativity into structured problem solving? Watch as we talk about the power of the engineering design process and how it empowers young children to see themselves as problem solvers.In this edWebinar, Nia Keith, Director of Professional Development for EiE at the Museum of Science, Boston, discusses research, tips and strategies for how engineering:Helps children develop important 21st century skills like critical thinking, collaborating, and persevering through failure.

In this webinar, we will focus on the importance of building our capacity to effectively partner with children, families, and colleagues. Our conversation will explore the critical role of self-compassion and explore resources for building capacity as we navigate our current challenges.