They say that time flies when you are having fun and it is hard to believe that we are already celebrating the one-year anniversary of the launch of Learner-Centered Collaborative! It is humbling, gratifying, and energizing to reflect back on our inaugural year and to think about possibilities for the future.
For this week's Bright Spot, I want to celebrate the progress happening in our learner-centered community as we continue to collaborate and learn together to create the conditions to empower all learners to know who they are, thrive in community, and actively engage in the world as their best selves.
With Gratitude, Katie
I'd love to hear from you! Reply to this email to share your Bright Spot this week!
BRIGHT SPOT OF THE WEEK
Keeping Collaboration at the Heart of Our Work
The learner-centered movement is fueled by the passion, commitment, curiosity, humility, and courage of learners (including educators!) across the country who share the belief that we must shift away from an institutional model of schooling to a more human model that celebrates our uniqueness as complex individuals and recognizes that we must co-exist in communities and in society as a whole.
Together, we know that anything is possible and we look forward to collaboration on behalf of all learners. We are grateful for all of the progress that we have seen in our first year and we are optimistic that a collective effort will help us to create a brighter future. Thank you for being partners on the journey.
Interested in discussing ways to collaborate with educators to integrate learner-centered practices in your school or district? Let's connect!
Below are some resources to encourage collective collaboration in your school or district.
1. 365 days of Learner-Centered Collaborative. In my latest blog post with Devin Vodicka,we reflect on our inaugural year and share some of the Bright Spots from our first 365 days as Learner-Centered Collaborative.
2. Conversations with a teacher. Middle school teacher Michelle Bangara joins me on The Learner-Centered Collaborative Podcast to discuss flexibility in the classroom and shifting gears to promote the best outcomes for learners.
3.The Learner-Centered Collaborative Book Club. It's not too late to join our book club! Register hereand join us, alongside Devin Vodicka and special guest Tom Vander Ark, for the final session today, July 21 at 11:00 am PT.
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