Fwd: Network Update for February 2023

Announcing the latest round of Moonshot Grants, the return of transformED, and Remake Learning Days reminders

Network Update for February 2023 The latest round of Moonshot Grants has been awarded to fuel further exploration of the frontiers of learning. Since 2021, Remake Learning has awarded more than $1.5 million to support 25 Moonshot projects. Past grantees have redesigned professional development for teachers, expanded personalized learning in schools by abandoning traditional letter grades, experimented with community-based, multigenerational learning, and more. Now, eight new experiments are launching: City Theatre Company to build a bridge between the theater arts and high-tech careers Assemble to certify new pathways for people of color to become out-of-school educators Baldwin-Whitehall School District to build a drone flight learning ecosystem led by girls West Virginia Public Education Collaborative to make West Virginia a destination for new teachers Duquesne City School District to dedicate teacher time to personalization Intermediate Unit 1 to close the gap between the arts and technology education South Allegheny School District to diversify aviation careers World Affairs Council to empower young people to educate their educators Congratulations to each and every grantee! Moonshot grants will return again in 2023, so stay tuned for the next opportunity. Learn more about the latest round of Moonshot Grants Apply for a Remake Learning Days 2023 Mini-Grant DEADLINE: Friday, February 10th Remake Learning Days is offering a limited number of $200 event mini-grants to event hosts across southwestern Pennsylvania. You must first submit your Remake Learning Days event before applying for funding. Apply for a Mini-Grant transformED Returns! Everyone's favorite professional learning hub is back with a full slate of opportunities for teachers and out-of-school educators to hone their craft. transformED @ Allegheny Intermediate Unit is resuming in-person instructional innovation workshops with 8 events scheduled from March through May. From Micro:Bit and Cybersecurity to Stop-Frame Animation and Arduino, come on out and up your skills in a safe, supportive environment made by and for educators. See The Full Schedule of Spring PD Sessions Submit Your Event for Remake Learning Days 2023 DEADLINE: Tuesday, February 28th Schools, museums, libraries, after-school organizations, child care centers, tech companies and more are invited to submit your in-person and virtual events to be included in marketing, communications and press leading up to the festival in May. Add Your Event Seneca Valley Site Visit Thursday, March 2nd | 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM The Personalized Learning Working Group is hosting a site visit to Seneca Valley's Secondary Campus. The Seneca Valley team will be sharing creative ways they are bringing two key elements of the Personalized Learning Framework to life: Relevant Learning Experiences and Empowered Learners. Register to Attend Looking for more ways to plug in? Check out the Remake Learning calendar