Our Learning & Development Group May 2026 newsletter featured updates from four years of daily student experiences collaboration in Chicago.
Learning & Development Group Director Shanette Porter shares what we’ve learned and where we’re going, including:
- Reflections on four years of collaboration with Chicago Public Schools to improve students’ daily classroom experiences through the Cultivate Student Experience Framework.
- A recap of our Research-Practice Forum on May 13. Including highlights from student panelists, teachers, and school leaders about what happens when students feel heard and empowered in their learning environments.
- Links to co-created tools and resources to help schools engage and advance this work in Chicago and beyond.
- A short video with educators and students from Lozano Elementary sharing how powerful and personal this work is in their school
