 Authentic educator stories. Celebrating the people who make learning possible. This Week’s Champions |
 MEET MATT HALTER Making room for students to lead.At Seoul International School in South Korea, Matt Halter makes roles, deadlines, and shared information accessible so yearbook students can take responsibility and improve how their team works. Read Matt’s story →Try this tomorrow Editorial suggestion
Invite learners to choose one decision they could own. Ask what information and support they would need. Explore story companion guides Be a megaphone for good Help more people discover the educators making learning possible. Follow Champions of Learning and share a story that inspires you. Find us and spread the word |
 MEET COREY ROSSER Seeing possibility beyond a label.At Quest High School in Michigan, Corey Rosser listens beyond labels. Community service, regular conversations, and connections with former students help make learners’ contributions and possible futures visible. Read Corey’s story → MEET MARTINE POSTMA Something broken. A reason to learn together.Martine Postma’s Repair Café model brings people together to investigate what is broken and share practical knowledge. Her story follows that invitation into learning experiences where careful observation helps determine what to try next. Read Martine’s story → |
 MEET JAMIN BURTON A meaningful part in something bigger.Jamin Burton’s work with Colony High School musicians in Alaska connects public performance with preparation, relationships, and a meaningful part in a shared endeavor. Read Jamin’s story → |
 MEET SARAH HARDIN A community helps science grow.Sarah Hardin helped bring a geothermal greenhouse to Mullen Public Schools, connecting science learning with community support and shared care. Read Sarah’s story →Explore the companion guide |
 MEET KRYSTL KNABE Giving a student idea room to become real.In Nebraska, Krystl Knabe helped students investigate a coffee-trailer idea and develop Limestone Coffee Co. The story makes the decisions and responsibilities behind a student venture visible. Read Krystl’s story →Keep wonderingCopy this prompt into your preferred AI tool to explore the idea in your setting. AI prompt Help me explore ways learners could take responsibility for a meaningful classroom decision. Ask about my setting first, then suggest three approaches and their tradeoffs. Do not request student names or identifying details. |
 MEET MEGAN PHILBROOK Young researchers preserve lives worth remembering.Megan Philbrook mentors young researchers whose biographies contribute to public history, giving students an audience and a responsibility to tell stories with care. Read Megan’s story →Explore the companion guide Whose story should we tell next?Good work happens everywhere. Whose story should we tell next? Tell us about an educator or team, what they made possible, and why it matters. A few sentences and a supporting link are enough. Contributions from different roles, communities, and countries are welcome. Suggest an educator |
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