Out-of-school time (OST) programs are some of the most powerful spaces for learning rooted in young people’s interests, identities, and communities. But even the strongest programs face a familiar challenge...
“What we don’t know how to do is help build connections more equitably between mentors and kids. [How to] help young people reflect on what’s important to them for...
Crossposted from Neurodiversity NPO. Read the full article here. Neurodiversity and Connected Learning – A Cross-Cultural Dialogue on Intertwined Asset-Based Paradigms Mimi Ito, Connected Learning Lab, UC Irvine What...
Teen services librarians have been innovating and spreading connected learning approaches ever since the framework was first developed. This post describes how the Coventry (RI) Public Library has put connected...
We are excited to announce the release of two reports that offer valuable insights and recommendations for public libraries striving to foster teen engagement through connected learning approaches. The reports,...
Teen services librarians have been innovating and spreading connected learning approaches ever since the framework was first developed. This post describes how the East Providence Public Library has put connected...
Racially and economically segregated schools across the United States have hosted many interventions from commercial digital education technology (edtech) companies who promise their products will rectify the failures of public...
Teen mental health and wellbeing struggles have been in the public eye, but contrary to most headlines, banning social media isn’t the solution. A recent report by the National Academies...
Racial inequity in access to good jobs in the U.S. has increased in the past few decades. Though Black and Latine workers have made progress in high school and college...