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 […]
Learning in the Making: Storytelling, Part 2! Join Maker Ed on June 24 at 1:00 PM PST at bit.ly/MakerEdLIVE Looking for something fun to make at home? Each week we are collecting and curating resources around a topic, and this week’s is a two-parter on storytelling. We are focusing on making with what you have […]
Nation of Makers is partnering with Fab Foundation, Tikkun Olam Makers, Open Source Medical Supplies, Citizen Schools, Maker Ed, and Make: Community, to begin the long overdue critical internal reflection and work that we need to engage in to address the lack of support and representation of makers of color within the mainstream maker community. […]
We live in a different world and never could have anticipated pivoting this year’s Big Bang to a virtual convening. But here we are, and we appreciate you being along with us for the ride. Three weeks may seem like a long time for a gathering, but we’ve designed Summer Fest to allow you to […]
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.
Learning in the Making: Observation Machines! Join Maker Ed on July 15 at 1:00 PM PST at bit.ly/MakerEdLIVE Looking for something fun to make at home? Each week we are collecting and curating resources around a topic, and this week’s is a two-parter on storytelling. We are focusing on making with what you have around […]
National Book Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Ibram X. Kendi discusses “How to Be an Antiracist.” About this Event 2019 Guggenheim Fellow and New York Times bestselling author Ibram X. Kendi will discuss his renowned book “How to Be an Antiracist” on Monday, July 20 at 7:00 p.m. with Dr. Charlene M. […]
SPECIAL EPISODE: Friday, July 31, at noon EDT — Can We Actually Reopen Schools Safely? With disease outbreaks flaring in various states, and a shortage of reliable guidance from the federal government, the country is grappling with the challenges of sending children back to school. Families, local leaders, and school-based educators hold much of the burden of balancing trade-offs […]