We partner directly with SCHOOL systems to support educators & leaders in fosterING whole child development.
TransformEd is a nationally-recognized non-profit organization that partners with school systems and other education-focused organizations to support educators in fostering the development of the whole child so that all students, particularly those from underserved populations, can thrive. TransformEd works directly with district, CMO, school, and organization partners across the United States to integrate a whole child approach, while also producing open-source, evidence-based tools, resources, and guides for educators.
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Blog
Lifting up student voice: Tips for collecting & reflecting on student feedback
As schools and districts across the country continue to pivot, adapt, and recalibrate to address the challenges posed by COVID-19, collecting feedback from students is critical. This can be done in both formal and informal ways, ranging from casual conversations with students or advisory groups to administering a school-wide climate survey. To bridge the divide between these formal and informal feedback mechanisms, semi-structured conversations with diverse groups of students can serve as an opportunity to learn more about students’ experiences and dig deeper into opportunities to boost school climate. Student climate data can illuminate key areas of success and opportunities for growth, allowing school leaders to understand, reflect, and act on feedback. Whether virtual, in-person, or hybrid, consider the following tips for planning, running, and reflecting on conversations about students’ experiences and perceptions of school climate.
Newsletter
Welcome Dr. Angela M. Ward
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Angela M. Ward as TransformEd’s first-ever Chief Program Officer. In this role, Dr. Ward will lead the redesign of TransformEd’s programmatic work with school systems to ensure that our approach to whole child development is inclusive, equitable, and actively antiracist.
Resource
SEL for Educators: Mini-Module 6: Establish Balance and Boundaries
Led by TransformEd's Lead Partner Lindsey Minder, this is the final mini module introducing our SEL for Educators Toolkit. Each module walks you through a section of our toolkit, which was created using a
We believe that the education system must change.
“The US education system is one of many structures in our nation that was designed in a way that upholds systemic racism and perpetuates the cycle of racial injustice. We believe that the system must change”
– Sara Krachman, Founder & Executive Director
