Why Mentor Training Matters More Than Experience

How is the teaching in your school this year? Are students engaged? Are they genuinely excited to walk into class each week? Do your mentors leave feeling like something meaningful happened — or do they drag themselves home wondering why it felt so hard? If any of...

Curriculum Creator’s Market Recap

Saturday was our Virtual Creator’s Market, and it was truly inspiring! Many of us are excitedly figuring out how to incorporate all the fantastic curricula presented into our schedules for next year. I heard countless attendees say, “Oh! I want to do that class!” If...

When “Close Enough” Isn’t Actually Enough

Most co-op leaders and mentors are remarkably resourceful. You find a curriculum that’s almost right. You tweak it. You adjust assignments. You rewrite discussion questions. You add group activities. You delete what won’t work in a co-op setting. And before you know...