Authentic Lessons for 21st Century Learning
In this session, participants will explore inquiry-based learning, one of the components of authenticity. Participants will identify barriers to productive student discussion and explore solutions to overcome these barriers. Participants will read a research brief on inquiry-based learning and apply... Read more »
Created by: Brittany Bowens
Date Updated: March 5th, 2026
The Leading Educators in Authentic Development (LEAD) workshop is a series of professional learning sessions that develop teachers’ skills in leading professional development at their school sites. This workshop features one session over a one-day period. This session, Leading Educators in Authentic... Read more »
Created by: Mariah Warren
Date Updated: June 13th, 2025
This professional learning session is the second in a four-part series. In this session, participants discuss previous strengths and identify barriers around physical movement in their math classrooms. Educators collaborate around what a successful physically active lesson looks like and modify existing... Read more »
Created by: Christiona Cejda
Date Updated: August 19th, 2026
In this activity, students are introduced to the foundational concepts of the engineering design process through collaborative, hands-on problem-solving. They will learn to think critically, plan strategically, and revise thoughtfully as they tackle real-world design challenges. The goal is to help... Read more »
Created by: Kelsey Willems
Date Updated: June 30th, 2026