Whole learner approach seeks to remove barriers, reduce inequity in education
Transcend Education’s Ryan Hall grew up in Longmont and is a product of St. Vrain Valley Schools and the University of Colorado at Boulder, but early in his teaching career he decided to dive into one of the toughest educational environments in the country as a Teach For America corps member in New York City in 2007.
Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan tells how teachers can transform the education system during pandemic
On October 23, 2020, America Forward hosted Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (D-06) and local stakeholders during a live virtual forum on how to transform the education system in the wake of COVID-19.
Reimagining the Future: Convening a National Conversation about Whole-Learner Education
America Forward hosted the first in a series of conversations with policymakers and education leaders about the critical importance of whole-learner approaches to education.
Don’t Miss the Upcoming Fireside Chats on Advancing Whole-Learner Education
Join us for virtual fireside chats. We'll discuss how we can work to transform our country's education system to better meet the needs of all students, and what can be done to ensure that every young person can develop the breadth of skills that they need to thrive, both in school and in life.
America Forward Awarded Major Grant from the LEGO Foundation to Support its “Advancing Whole-Learner Education” Initiative
America Forward today announced that it has been awarded a $3.9 million grant from the LEGO Foundation to support its “Advancing Whole Learner Education” initiative.
Now is the time to energize our education system
Having worked with students across the education spectrum – with the tiniest learners through Plant the Seed of Learning, to student teachers at West Chester University – I have garnered a deep appreciation for the unique ways students learn.
Dear Community Partners: A Letter from America Forward
We are living in uncertain times. Families and communities across our country—and around the world—are continuing to grapple with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
