Last week the #WNCResilienceProject brought Wes Davis to far #westernNorthCarolina, where he had the honor of facilitating a conference session. Together we applied the #OpenWayLearning “Hack a Lesson” protocol to a disaster recovery themed kite-building lesson. #STEM

One Year After Helene: WNC Schools Anchor Recovery in Resilience Explore the Western North Carolina Resilience Project, aimed at rebuilding stronger schools after Hurricane Helene.

One year post #HurricaneHelene, Western NC is redefining education! Check out how the #WNCResilienceProject is transforming schools into hubs of belonging & renewal in Wes Davis's article on community-driven recovery: bit.ly/4osJ7x6

@gettingsmart.bsky.social #LearnerCentered #wnc

At Resilience on the River, #WNC educators quite literally went with the flow, exploring how #placebased learning, collaboration across disciplines, and reflection on the French Broad River can strengthen resilience in schools.

#WNCResilienceProject #OpenWayLearning #OWL

Last week in Marshall, NC, Wes Davis shadowed a teacher whose classroom is the community! From mobile murals to making bricks for art projects, students are creating meaningful work. This is the #WNCResilienceProject in action! #CommunityPartnerships #OWL #MadisonCounty

At North Buncombe Middle School, belonging starts with listening! Students are sharing their thoughts on what they love and want to change and are turning conversation into community! Join the WNC Resilience Network: bit.ly/3VUvXMK #WNCResilienceProject #StuVoice #Belonging #OWL

Last week, we had an inspiring day with the #WNCResilienceProject! Educators from Asheville City Schools, Haywood, Madison, Jackson, and Henderson County came together to #reimagine what's possible for #education in #WNC. Big thanks to all who made it a success! bit.ly/4lQnJQN

Wes Davis interviewed Asheville teachers & a non-profit leader about their transformative projects funded by the #WNCResilienceProject. From outdoor science to student-run childcare, they're reshaping recovery into learning: bit.ly/43CUYAA
#SEL #PlaceBasedLearning

The Leon Levine Foundation | Investing in the Carolinas The Leon Levine Foundation supports nonprofit philanthropy in The Carolinas. Mission areas include education, healthcare, human services, and Jewish values.

Exciting News! Open Way Learning along w/ SparkNC & Education Reimagined have received a multi-year grant from The Leon Levine Foundation to support the #WNCResilienceProject, transforming Hurricane Helene’s challenges into opportunities for recovery & innovation. Learn more: bit.ly/42qhR9M

WNC resilience project brings region's educators and leaders together to talk about a way forward What innovations to new and old problems emerged from this gathering of Western NC educators and leaders?

Check out @EducationNC’s coverage of the #WNCResilienceProject, where over 100 educators, students, community leaders, and nonprofits from 18 school districts came together for a two-day design sprint for resilience: bit.ly/3EDjHdQ

#EdReimagined #SparkNC

Reflecting on the #WNCResilienceProject, we witnessed the power of community! Educators & leaders came together to tackle challenges post-Hurricane Helene. Grateful for all who participated in shaping solutions for resilience & healing! #SparkNC #EducationReimagined #WNCStrong

Empowering Educators Through Experiential Learning and Empathy After Hurricane Helene On November 22, 2024, Open Way Learning, SparkNC, and Education Reimagined launched the WNC Resilience Project

The WNC Resilience Project 2-Day Workshop is near! 🎉 >60 educators & community leaders from 14 WNC districts hit hard by Helene are gathering in Asheville to innovate for WNC schools. Our event waitlist is proof that this work is needed! Follow #WNCResilienceProject for updates. bit.ly/3C7EXb1