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If you agree that there’s no time like the present for urgent action on behalf of students and teachers, we encourage you to share the report with decision-makers in your corner of the K-12 world. We have no time left to lose. /6 crpe.org/pandemic-teach…

The 2023 AP Statistics scores: 5: 15%; 4: 22%; 3: 23%; 2: 16%; 1: 24%. Great work: these are higher than the pre-pandemic scores of 2019, let alone last year, and educators invited 10% more students into the AP Stats classroom this year than last.

Lessons in leadership: Transforming struggling US K–12 schools @HendersonKaya mck.co/3M63bom via @McKinsey

Study Shows Declining State Aid in Massachusetts insidehighered.com/quicktakes/202…

We're excited to offer 2 new dates for our workshop Foster A Sense of Belonging: Creating Space for Difficult Conversations about Race. Join us to delve into the skills & mindsets needed to support students through challenging conversations. Register here. learnlaunch.org/massachusetts-…

We're excited to offer a follow-up to our workshop on Behavior as Communication. Join us in February for Sense of Belonging: Behavior, Bias, and the Brain - a session about confronting the biases and shortcuts our brains naturally rely on. Register here learnlaunch.org/massachusetts-…

Last call to register for today’s Nurturing a Sense of Belonging for Students of Immigrant Origins workshop, facilitated by Jessica Lander, at 2:30 pm! eventbrite.com/e/supporting-b…

Due to strong demand, we are adding a third date for Sense of Belonging: Behavior as Communication. Join us on 1/23 at 3 pm to learn how to read student behaviors and respond with compassionate curiosity to students’ needs. Click the link in our bio for sign-up details!

Register here! eventbrite.com/e/supporting-b…

We had a great workshop on Supporting Belonging For Students of Immigrant Origins yesterday, where we explored strategies to support students to feel affirmed, valued, and like they belong. We're offering this workshop again on January 18th @ 2:30 pm. We hope to see you there!

There is still time to sign up for Nurturing a Sense of Belonging for Students of Immigrant Origins, facilitated by Jessica Lander. The workshop will be offered today (1/10) and 1/18, both at 2:30 pm. Click the link in our bio for sign-up details!

We are partnering with Lindsey Minder to offer Sense of Belonging: Behavior as Communication. Join us on 1/11 or 1/19 to discuss how to respond with compassionate curiosity to students’ needs as expressed through behaviors. Sign up at the link in our bio!

Join us in a new workshop to learn strategies to foster a sense of belonging for students of immigrant origins. Nurturing a Sense of Belonging for Students of Immigrant Origins, facilitated by Jessica Lander, will be offered on 1/10 and 1/18. Click the link in bio for details!

Happy New Year! In this new year, we hope that all students feel a sense of belonging in school, that all students’ identities are affirmed and respected in their school environments, and that we are able to connect with new partners as we grow the scope of our work.

From everyone at LearnLaunch, we wish you a happy holiday season and best wishes for 2023!

Congratulations to Dr. @PatrickTutwiler for being chosen as the new MA Secretary of Education! We wish you luck in your new role.

Study: growth in eighth-grade @NAEP_NCES math was positively correlated with high school graduation, college enrollment, and life earnings from age 28. @The74 the74million.org/article/study-…

We know that taking stock of school culture is front of mind for many educators. Join us for a team workshop, led by Alisa Berger, to reflect on strengths and needs, and create an action plan that prioritizes student and teacher wellbeing. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI….

Join us today for our workshop Leveraging Student's Social Networks to Cultivate a Sense of Belonging from 10:00-12:00! Register here: eventbrite.com/e/leveraging-s…

Schedule time with our team to learn more about the free year long networks focused on fostering a Sense of Belonging in your school community. Put together a team of district leaders or nominate your schools to join the networks! Connect with our team: hubs.ly/Q01k46VP0