by Springboard Collaborative | Sep 11, 2019 | Education Leaders
Springboard Collaborative is taking a deep dive into innovation work as we continue to develop our app and academic year program. From identifying key stakeholders to reflecting on user feedback, every step of the innovation process is essential for achieving success....
by Keo Chea-Young | Aug 15, 2019 | Education Leaders, Teachers
Last month, educators gathered at 2019’s National Family & Community Engagement (FCE) Conference hosted by the Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL) to discuss high-impact family-school-community partnerships that improve student outcomes. Workshop presenters...
by Alejandro Gac-Artigas | Aug 1, 2019 | Education Leaders, Families, Teachers
Last month, our CEO & Founder, Alejandro Gibes de Gac attended the Aspen Ideas Festival. David Brooks—New York Times journalist and cultural commentator—invited Alejandro to participate alongside him on a panel highlighting the Weavers’ movement. You can see a...
by Springboard Collaborative | Jul 19, 2019 | Education Leaders, Families, Teachers
I remember walking into my first meeting as a newly hired Site Leader amongst all of the veterans. I was greeted by Sharifa Kelly, the Program Manager, who told me to make myself comfortable. How? I don’t know anyone. I’m nervous. I sat in a corner of the room, hoping...
by Springboard Collaborative | Jun 5, 2019 | Education Leaders, Teachers
Picture this. You’re working hard to plan an event for families. After weeks of planning the perfect night for students and families, fewer than 5 parents attend the event. I know the feeling. After three years of planning and implementing family workshops with...
by Springboard Collaborative | Mar 28, 2019 | Education Leaders, Families, Teachers
Survey data is one of the most valuable, yet invisible, assets to any non-profit. As the communities we serve evolve, we have to be flexible and responsive to feedback to ensure we’re continuing to create positive literacy experiences for families, students, and...
