What do alternative schools want to change? We asked educators about agency, engagement, and belonging. They envision student-led learning, relevant connections, and community ties. What needs to shift in your school for these ideas to thrive? Share your thoughts! #NAEA #NCAAE

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

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

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 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

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

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 carry forward the best of this school year? Reflect on a bright spot for students, an area of growth, and a moment when collaboration improved outcomes. Those insights become the foundation for stronger, more student-centered schools. #K12 #EdChat #studentcentered