Stories & Announcements
Inspired for Life: Inspired Teacher Leader Josiane Blackman
Although she’s now retired–and learning how to camp in a tent!–Inspired Teaching alum Josiane Blackman is still deeply committed to her school and to advancing more engaging teaching and learning.
Community Engagement through Place-Based Learning
During the #EngagingSchools trip to Washington, we explored schools that truly embody the potential of place-based learning. Discover how schools in Vancouver and Tacoma intentionally embed elements of learning into partnerships with community institutions.
Developing A Student-Centered Curriculum & Meaningful Relationships
The National Alliance for Engagement Based Education’s #EngagingSchools tour continued at two uniquely inspiring schools. From a mathematics class that builds benches to a bunny who’s regularly seen roaming the halls, City Neighbors Hamilton School and Grace Episcopal Day School expanded our minds as to what school can look like.
Teacher Feature: Ms. Fasciano
Amanda Fasciano is a 2018 Inspired Teaching Fellow, teaching 5th and 6th graders at the Inspired Teaching Demonstration School. She shares about her mission to create more equitable education systems.
Empower Inspired Teaching Youth this Giving Tuesday
Three months ago, I enrolled in a class that is unlike anything I’ve experienced so far in my education. My classmates and I have already gone on field trips that enrich our minds with knowledge necessary for our future colleges and careers, and help us better understand our respective histories in the District.
Teacher Feature: Mr. Thomas
Jake Thomas, Inspired Teaching Fellow (’17), tells us about a job that takes “a lot of time and a lot of heart”, and he shares an alternative way to think about the achievement gap.
Diversifying the Teacher Workforce: Reflecting on the Black Male Educators Convening
Inspired Teaching Fellow, Brian Palmer (’18), a Teacher Resident at the Inspired Teaching Demonstration School, shares about his experience at the Black Male Educators Convening.
Teacher Feature: Ms. Holden-Gatling
Meet one of our newest Inspired Teaching Fellows, Zana Holden-Gatling, a Resident in a First Grade classroom at the Inspired Teaching Demonstration School.
Celebrate #FamilyLiteracyDay with Inspired Reads!
To celebrate the start to Family Literacy Month, parents on the Inspired Teaching team recommended inspired reads for you and your family!
Alumni Elevate Teacher Voice in DC
James Tandaric, Inspired Teaching Fellow (‘16), is a 2nd Grade teacher at Raymond Education Campus, and the Chair of EmpowerED’s School Integration committee. We spoke with James to learn more about his work with EmpowerED and his participation in the EmpowerED...
