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Fantastic day at ⁦@MaconEarly⁩ as students led a #HumanCenteredDesign process to redefine how to improve student & parent communication across the school. #StudentAgency at its best! #StudentVoice ⁦@adamhaigler⁩ ⁦@engineerteacher⁩ ⁦@coachmofat⁩

Last week the #WNCResilienceProject brought Wes Davis to far #westernNorthCarolina, where he had the honor of facilitating a conference session. Together we applied the #OpenWayLearning “Hack a Lesson” protocol to a disaster recovery themed kite-building lesson. #STEM

What if #K12 #Education was designed for powerful, engaging learning every day? Check out #NextGenLearningChallenges latest article on schools achieving this, from #ProjectCentered classrooms in ND to #StudentDriven work in CA & ME: bit.ly/4ayHrMI #PBL #LearnerCentered

Last month, we celebrated 1 year of the #WNCResilienceProject! With support from 2 major grants & 8 partner orgs, 200+ educators are shaping #K12 #education in #WNC. Grateful for the #collaboration! @MGTImpact @wearesparknc @EdReimagined @community_share @LandofSkyRC

A huge thank you to everyone who supported #OpenWayLearning in our end-of-year campaign! Your generosity fuels #learnercentered, community-connected education. Every contribution helps expand what’s possible for learners in the year ahead: bit.ly/4pgnh0b

When we empower students with autonomy, they show us their resilience and creativity. Dive into this blog by Bryan Hyosaka on embracing mistakes as learning opportunities: bit.ly/4pSVdjT @SchoolCouldBe #StuAgency

Across NC, educators are transforming schools into spaces of purpose and hope. This #GivingTuesday, your support fuels this change! Give Now: bit.ly/4pgnh0b #EducationThatMatters #StudentEngagement #NorthCarolina #NonprofitGiving

What if "alternative" schools are the future? Jeff Petty shows how Methow Valley transformed learning & NC's #TogetherWeLearn initiative is doing the same! When schools ask students what they care about, everything changes: bit.ly/3JRJwKu @SchoolFoundry @EdReimagined

Konnoak Middle’s journey toward deeper, real-world learning was recently featured by @wsfcs! Teachers designed new PBL units now coming to life across classrooms. 📖 Read the story: bit.ly/3JXw7Aq #PBL #DeeperLearning #WSFCS #OpenWayLearning

One year post #HurricaneHelene, Western NC is redefining education! Check out how the #WNCResilienceProject is transforming schools into hubs of belonging & renewal in Wes Davis's article on community-driven recovery: bit.ly/4osJ7x6 @Getting_Smart #LearnerCentered #wnc

At Resilience on the River, #WNC educators quite literally went with the flow, exploring how #placebased learning, collaboration across disciplines, and reflection on the French Broad River can strengthen resilience in schools. #WNCResilienceProject #OpenWayLearning #OWL

Last week in Marshall, NC, Wes Davis shadowed a teacher whose classroom is the community! 🌍✨ From mobile murals to making bricks for art projects, students are creating meaningful work. I witnessed the #WNCResilienceProject in action! #CommunityPartnerships #OWL #MadisonCounty

At North Buncombe Middle School, belonging starts with listening! Students are sharing their thoughts on what they love and want to change and are turning conversation into community! Join the Network: bit.ly/3VUvXMK #WNCResilienceProject #StuVoice #Belonging #OWL

How can we redesign the school day to give every student daily “green time” for wellbeing and engagement?#Outdoorlearning links to core subjects, bridging the “nature gap.” Read more via Jessika Harkay, @The74: the74million.org/article/from-s…

One year after Hurricane Helene, WNC schools are showing how small change ideas—like daily check-ins & greetings—can build belonging. Teachers are co-designing & testing strategies with Improvement Science. Read more: bit.ly/42egyKJ #WNCResilienceProject #WNC #Education

Learn how mini-grants foster collaboration & creativity in classrooms in this clip from @NCStateCED featuring Syna Sharma, a Middle Grades Educator & OWL Board Member. Her passion for #experientiallearning is truly inspiring! bit.ly/46okzNG #LearnerCentered #K12

How can we foster a collaborative classroom that boosts teacher retention and student success? Check out this article from @The74 on schools piloting team teaching models! Learn more: bit.ly/4gqZpmE #CultureofCollaboration #WhatSchoolCouldBe

Opportunity Alert! Applications are OPEN for Transcend’s Rural Career-Connected Collaborative! Join a 15-month program focused on career-connected learning for #ruralschools. Running Jan 2026 - June 2027. Fully funded! Learn more & apply by 10/20: bit.ly/3V2lePT

How can we make math more engaging for students? By connecting it to real-life activities like cooking, engineering, or art! Check out this @hthgse article by Marco Aquinde for 4 ways to bring #PBL into math classrooms: bit.ly/47tzBUG #LearnerCentered #EngagedLearners

Teens are turning their love for music into #realworldskills at the All City Orchestra Summer Academy, exploring paths in performance, teaching, and more: bit.ly/4mBWycW @Chalkbeat #MusicEducation #YouthEmpowerment #CreativeArts #WhatSchoolCouldBe #RethinkHighschool

How can we empower youth to lead change in their communities? This article by @ChidiAsoluka explores how programs like NewComm uplift marginalized youth as leaders of their futures. Here's how they’re creating impactful community projects: bit.ly/3HQfw0k @EdReimagined