Battelle for Kids

As we approach the holiday season, we are grateful for the relationships we've built nationwide. It has been an honor to support such dedicated and caring leaders and educators who are committed to making a difference in the lives of students. In 2024, Battelle for Kids proudly supported ➡️ 168 learning organizations across ➡️ 35 states, impacting the teaching and learning experiences of millions of students and educators. Looking at the year ahead, we envision even greater possibilities for growth and impact in education. Wishing you a season filled with hope, peace, and joy.

We are thrilled that Chief Learning Officer Shannon King will be facilitating a workshop at Deeper Learning in San Diego, April 2-4, 2025. #DL25 #DeeperLearning  

This year at Battelle for Kids was marked by transformative partnerships, groundbreaking initiatives, and thought leadership that has propelled our mission forward. In this new article, we reflect on 2024 and just some of the highlights of what has been an impactful year. Read Below ⬇️

Some of the biggest challenges we face in education today center around chronic absenteeism, lack of engagement, burnout, and declining student motivation. Discover how your school community can thrive by fostering hope and resilience through a thoughtful, systemic approach. Sign up to receive this engaging webinar on-demand and learn practical strategies to advance a culture that supports student and educator well-being, while also establishing the conditions necessary for future-ready, deeper learning to occur. Discover how hope, when paired with resilience, can transform how we approach education, ensuring a school community that empowers every learner. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore actionable pathways toward a hopeful future for your district. You will also have instant access to all of the resources shown during this webinar when you sign up. The webinar features: 💡 Jeff Brown, Superintendent, Granville Exempted Village Schools (Ohio) 💡 Mike Duncan, Ed.D., President and CEO, Battelle for Kids 💡 Pam Quiñones, Superintendent, Lovington Municipal Schools (New Mexico) 💡 Sara Stockwell, Senior Director, Battelle for Kids ➡️ Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gUGbkGqU

"Education headlines paint a dire picture: chronic absenteeism, escalating behaviors, anxiety, and depression. What if schooling was designed to be joyful and meaningful? What if students were viewed as meaning-makers and were empowered to have greater voice and choice in their learning? At Battelle for Kids, we know it is possible. It is a matter of design. Once we can break the stranglehold standardized testing has on classroom practices and prioritize it appropriately, teachers can be empowered to create learning experiences that honor student strengths, passions, and interests." Our CEO and president was recently interviewed for Medium's Authority Magazine to take a look at the groundbreaking work being done across the globe to redefine education. ➡️ Check out his full interview: https://lnkd.in/gewmm6Ca

Our principals presented a Portrait of a Graduate gallery walk yesterday. What an inspiring session where we learned from each other how to ensure all of our students are building their Portrait of a Graduate competencies every day. Can’t wait for Part 2!

Check out this new interview with Authority Magazine featuring our own Sara Stockwell, Ed. S. As the leader of our new Well-Being Labs at Battelle for Kids, Sara specializes in curating research and facilitating professional learning on critical topics such as hope, resilience, well-being, and trauma-responsive practices in education, with the goal of fostering environments where both youth and adults can thrive. https://lnkd.in/gfNuvEBb

Michael Duncan and Shannon King of Battelle for Kids explore how a learner-centered assessment approach, grounded in the Portrait of a Graduate framework, empowers students and fosters better outcomes. 💬 "In today’s rapidly changing world, mastering content is no longer enough for students to thrive after high school." Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eHhHiP-c #AASAMag #EducationInnovation #LearnerCentered

Our CEO & President Mike Duncan, Ed.D. and Chief Learning Officer Shannon King co-author a feature article in the new December issue of the AASA, The School Superintendents Association School Administrator magazine. This month, School Administrator magazine explores grading, assessment, and reporting student progress. Dr. Duncan and Dr. King explore how the Portrait of a Graduate’s balanced approach engages participants in the process, leading to better outcomes. Several of our past and present EdLeader21 Network members are featured in the story, including Val Verde Unified School District, Mayfield City School District, Henrico County Public Schools, and Glenbard High School DIstrict 87. Read the feature and accompanying stories here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eHhHiP-c #PreK12, #Education, #PortraitofaGraduate, #EdLeader21Network, #FutureReady