Fantastic day at ⁦@MaconEarly⁩ as students led a #HumanCenteredDesign process to redefine how to improve student & parent communication across the school. #StudentAgency at its best! #StudentVoice ⁦@adamhaigler⁩ ⁦@engineerteacher⁩ ⁦@coachmofat⁩

What does sauerkraut have to do with our WNCRP Fall Convening? We're keeping that recipe a secret for now! Join us Nov. 5 to discover how WNC's heritage, traditions, and community connections can inspire learning. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… #WNCRP

OWL is heading to the #NAEA conference in Baltimore, Oct 5-7! Join Jeff Petty & Ben Pendarvis for a preconference session on reimagining alternative education with learners at the center. Let’s discuss where you've seen true agency & belonging in alternative schools! #NCAAE

The NC DPI Competency-Based Education Innovation Grant is now open! Apply by Oct 18, 2026, at 5 PM. If you're into competency-based learning, Open Way Learning can support you! Interested? Let's chat! dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools… #CBE #NCED #LearnerCentered

We’re headed to Baltimore! On Oct. 5, Jeff Petty & OWL’s Ben Pendarvis will lead a NAEA design session exploring how alternative schools can become places of belonging, relevant learning & real opportunity. Learn more: lnkd.in/gtKaSqhf #AlternativeEducation @EducationNC

How might we make the community part of the curriculum? @Getting_Smart highlights our partners at #CommunityShare and how they connect students with the people and expertise around them to make learning real: gettingsmart.com/2026/08/11/… #RealWorldLearning #WNCRP

Middle school is a crucial time for young people to find their voice and build confidence. In Muskegon, MI, the Third Coast Learning Collaborative is making this vision a reality! Read Ben Pendarvis’ latest update on how we’re supporting #studentagency: openwaylearning.org/post/thi…

Grateful to partner with Education Reimagined through the #WNC Resilience Project! Check out their databook showing how learner-centered ecosystems boost emotional growth & cognitive skills: education-reimagined.org/lea… #LearnerCentered#LearningEcosystems #CommunityPartnerships #wncrp

How might we ensure every student leaves high school with meaningful options? This @hechingerreport story explores how one district is expanding career pathways so students can make informed choices about what comes next: hechingerreport.org/as-fewer… #CareerConnectedLearning

The WNC Resilience Project Summer Convening brought educators and partners from across #WesternNorthCarolina together to connect, create, and keep building what’s possible for students. #WNCRP #LearnerCenteredLearning #EducationInnovation #CommunityPartnerships

How can we move beyond surveys to truly listen to students? Our partners at the Human Restoration Project explore this with empathy interviews. Learn how deep listening enhances belonging and trust in this podcast: gettingsmart.com/podcast/chr… #StudentVoice #Empathy @Getting_Smart

How do we turn strong change ideas into meaningful action? Join us in WNC to build a culture of collaboration at the 2026 Summer Convening on July 28–29! Learn more: openwaylearning.org #WNCResilienceProject #OpenWayLearning #ContinuousImprovement #LearnerCenteredEducation

How might we rethink the purpose of school? This piece from @school4thought challenges us to look beyond achievement and ask what experiences prepare students to lead meaningful, connected lives: schoolofthought.substack.com… #LearnerCenteredLearning #FutureOfEducation

Join us for the WNC Resilience Project Summer Convening on July 28-29 at Southwestern Community College! youtube.com/shorts/_mWCmUsKb… RSVP: wncresilienceproject.org/eve… #WNCRP #LearnerCentered #EducationCommunity

160 educators and community partners. 125 WNC educators. An estimated 7,500 students reached. Join us July 28–29 in Sylva as we continue building a stronger learner-centered ecosystem across Western North Carolina. Learn more: wncresilienceproject.org/eve… #WNCRP

Could 5 minutes of coloring help you reset? Creative, repetitive activities can support relaxation and help educators recharge. Small moments of self-care matter. youtube.com/shorts/CLAr2U4P2… #TeacherWellbeing #EduTwitter

How might we help students experience democracy, not just study it? This @Getting_Smart podcast explores the power of curiosity, storytelling, and student voice in civic learning: gettingsmart.com/podcast/dr-… #StudentVoice #LearnerCentered

Last week, OWL joined educators and partners from across the country at @EdReimagined's Learner-Centered Ecosystem Summit in Baltimore. A key takeaway: learner-centered ecosystems grow through relationships, shared experiences, and making learning visible. #learnercentered

How might we create a little more calm in the middle of a busy day? Part 3 of our Vagus Nerve Exercises series shares simple practices that can help regulate stress, improve focus, and support overall well-being: youtube.com/shorts/7WbL_qcyu… #EducatorWellbeing #SEL #TeacherWellness

What becomes possible when trust and agency are built into the school day? An Ohio high school is rethinking the role of lectures, giving students more flexibility to direct their own learning. Learn more in this article from @The74: the74million.org/article/at-… #stuvoice

We are grateful for @EdReimagined's partnership as we work alongside educators, learners, and community partners to explore what a #learnercentered ecosystem can look like across #WesternNorthCarolina through the #WNCResilienceProject: ednc.org/perspective-whats-w…