Name: Addressing Virginia's Most Urgent K–12 Challenges: Action Projects That Transform Schools
Start: 2026-12-02T11:40:00-0500
End: 2026-12-02T12:50:00-0500

Addressing Virginia's Most Urgent K–12 Challenges: Action Projects That Transform Schools

Wednesday December 2, 2026 11:40am - 12:50pm EST

Colony C

Address the root causes of Virginia's most urgent K–12 challenges- chronic absenteeism, literacy gaps, mental health concerns, and teacher burnout- by restoring meaning, agency, and belonging in the school experience. This session introduces the award-winning Solutionary Framework, a free tool that engages these challenges through student-led, community-connected action projects. Explore concrete project examples, hear impact stories from students and teachers, examine essential design components, and leave with practical strategies and free resources for any grade level, subject area, or role.

Speakers

Angela Whittaker

K-12 Project Manager, Institute for Humane Education

Angela Whittaker is an educational innovator specializing in student-led inquiry that leads to meaningful action. As the K-12 Project Manager for The Institute for Humane Education, Angela manages and develops professional learning programs that empower teachers and students to address... Read More →

Wednesday December 2, 2026 11:40am - 12:50pm EST
Colony C

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