StartEd and Catalyst @ Penn GSE are thrilled to announce that EDTECH WEEK will now be offered with a redirected focus from June 1-4, not as a conference, not as a global festival, but as a series of remote learning and networking events for the education and workforce learning community. Guided by faculty, researchers, thought […]
According to The Aspen Institute’s “From a Nation at Risk to a Nation at Hope” report, school-community coordination is critical to supporting children’s well-being. Building on this, new research from the National Academies of Sciences, titled “Shaping Summertime Experiences: Opportunities to Promote Healthy Development and Well-Being for Children and Youth,” highlights the role of summertime […]
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 […]
Ask Me Anything with Deborah Meier Since the start of the pandemic, Gary has led three online Ask Me Anything sessions. Folks seemed to enjoy it, so another one is organized for this Thursday with his friend, special guest Deborah Meier, unquestionably one of the world’s wisest educators. You’re invited to join colleagues and old […]
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 […]
Learning in the Making: Storytelling, Part 1! Join Maker Ed on June 17 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 […]
The Inclusive STEM & CS Summit aims to provide quality professional development for educators focused on pedagogy and instruction in STEM and computer science organized by BIPOC and featuring all BIPOC speakers. 100% of the proceeds of The Inclusive STEM & CS Summit will be donated to organizations that support STEAM/CS programs, such as Black Girls […]
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 […]