Our system of higher education in the U.S. has long favored the wealthy, but fallout from the coronavirus is exposing vast inequities that could push higher education further out of reach for many. Best-selling author Paul Tough, in conversation with Hechinger Report editor-in-chief Liz Willen, will discuss the implications of this growing divide and the […]
From curating digital curriculum to providing free teacher training for distance and at-home learning, schools and districts have been partnering with public media to support learning during this time of rapid change. In this session, hosted by KQED and PBS SoCal, educational leaders across the state will share how they are using public media resources […]
How and why this Oakland school is still holding on to educator learning You’re making your professional development calendar for next year. But what does PD mean in a virtual/hybrid learning setting? How do you know what to hold on to and what to let go of in these uncertain times? Alykhan Boolani (Co-Principal), and […]
America’s educators and families face a back to school season like no other, and we’re all facing more questions than answers. Our #DistanceLearningLessons webinar series will bring expert guidance right to your screen. We’ll discuss what school leaders are thinking about as they plan for the 2020-2021 school year. This series of webinars will feature tangible […]
Advanced Light Source – June 19 Ever wondered what goes on within the iconic dome building at Berkeley Lab? Our particle accelerator supports research in a wide variety of fields. In this episode, we’ll build a crystal together and learn how x-ray crystallography is used to examine structures. First in a series about our Advanced […]
A conversation with Bettina Love, Gholdy Muhammed, Dena Simmons and Brian Jones about abolitionist teaching and antiracist education. Tuesday, June 23, 5 PM EDT A conversation with Bettina Love, Gholdy Muhammed, Dena Simmons and Brian Jones about abolitionist teaching and antiracist education. The coronavirus pandemic has transformed the US education system overnight. The antiracist rebellion […]
What if educators changed the world… one classroom at a time? As our nation grieves, processes, reforms, and tries to heal from racial bias, violence, injustice, and oppression, educators have the opportunity and responsibility to respond by advancing equity out of love and empathy starting within their classroom. But how? In this edWebinar, the lead […]
As school leaders come together to envision and reopen schools this fall, they face deep complexity. To navigate the uncertainty and build a remote or hybrid learning experience that is rich and meaningful, schools will have to develop a collaborative planning process that combines strong leadership with broad stakeholder representation. HGSE’s Jal Mehta and MIT’s […]
Sustainability & Soil Science – July 10 Composting is a great way to improve sustainability in your home, but there’s a lot of science behind that process. Learn a little about soil science with us, and you’ll be able to upgrade your home composting systems.
You are preparing already for what will be a very different 2020-21 school year. You’re adjusting to new ways of preparing your teachers, educating your students, and supporting your parents. Have you also integrated matters of justice? Are you constructing anti-racist systems? This virtual series presents opportunities to share and learn from one another about […]