https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h What if an entire school district could redefine student-teacher relationships and reimagine classrooms as collaborative learning environments that supply our communities with Changemakers? en-us 2018-02-05 16:37:26 UTC 2025-10-17 11:34:13 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/257964457/30f8ee13b9c464a7e6f5ee3151c07e28/untitled.png tvipin https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/228236508 2018-02-05 17:21:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/228236508 tvipin https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/228236747 2018-02-05 17:21:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/228236747 tvipin https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/228238156  This video explores why changemaking should be a part of our education ]]> 2018-02-05 17:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/228238156 tvipin https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/228238708  A look at how changemaking has impacted students and schools. ]]> 2018-02-05 17:24:47 UTC https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/228238708 tvipin https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/228239872 2018-02-05 17:26:41 UTC https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/228239872 tvipin https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/228240056 2018-02-05 17:26:59 UTC https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/228240056 tvipin https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/228240575 2018-02-05 17:27:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/228240575 tvipin https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/228240937 2018-02-05 17:28:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/228240937 https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/228835706 Students in The Independent Project at Leominster High School are creating their own learning experiences based on areas of their own interest. All kinds of learning are happening, all united by the idea that learning happens best when the learner decides what, how, and why to learn.]]> 2018-02-06 20:05:33 UTC https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/228835706 https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/228835943 At Longsjo I teach math intervention classes. My classes typically have students who are at most risk for failing math, lack base skills, or struggle due to behavior. After coming back from a session, I decided that I would make one small change to how my students do the independent work session during class. I wanted each student to feel successful with the class lesson, I began letting students choose to work independently, with a partner, in a small group, listen to music, watch a reteach video or meet with me for a face-to-face reteach. I started to see more ownership of their work, once honeymoon period wore off, students began to see that when they owned their time, they engaged in the class work and started to see the rewards of better grades in my class, better grades in their general class, and an overall feeling of success. ]]> 2018-02-06 20:06:01 UTC https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/228835943 https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/229326353 The Profile of a Graduate campaign provides a toolkit for which education stakeholders can “define the north star” for their school and/or district to include knowledge, skills and attitudes that support 21st century success in college, career, life and citizenship.

Through the exercise, the students created a vision for the skillset they want to have when they graduate.

The profile created by the students narrows in on Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Financial Literacy, Leadership, Productivity and Accountability, Global Awareness, and Teamwork as the skillset students believe will be valuable in the world they will be graduating into. 

]]> 2018-02-07 20:43:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/229326353 https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/229331892 Students at Longsjo participated in their own "make someone smile" initiative.  A few weeks ago they started making cards that said Happy Friday, or You are a Rock Star, or You are Fabulous, and we decorated the cards with lots of colors.  Then they went out and put them on the windshields of all of the cars that were at Longsjo! They did this anonymously, which it made it so fun and added another level to the project.  We did this without any thought of recognition, the students loved it! The teachers and staff did as well!!! ]]> 2018-02-07 20:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/229331892 https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/229341800  Alix Cossi, LHS Junior – “I attended a Changemakers gathering/workshop. It was the first I’ve been to so I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I really enjoyed the experience. The discussions were helpful and I really feel like I can make a difference. I want to use my voice and start a change or at least help make this grow. The Changemakers are working to improve education that I, as both a student and average person, believe to be crucial in moving forward. I truly feel that students need this. It was so comforting to see so many teachers so open-minded about these ideas and to hear them ask for advice on how to help their kids. They really listened to the suggestions and input from the students that were there to offer insight and I was honestly impressed. I want to support the Changemakers because it’s really something that the younger and future generations need to really thrive. I’m so thankful for everyone involved in this who wants to make a change.”]]> 2018-02-07 21:28:29 UTC https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/229341800 https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/229342497  [TIME] for planning, for embedding Changemaking in classroom, afterschool and out of the classroom.

[DIRECTION] Narrowing focus, staying true to vision, and keeping on the same page

 [SPARK] Inspiring others, Keeping initial enthusiasm alive, pushing vs. letting unfold organically, shifting mindsets from teacher-driven to student-driven

[SELF] Internal voice of questioning self, giving up control, seeing change as threat to professional identity, stepping out of comfort zone

[OTHERS] Getting others involved, gaining traction and support from admin and other teachers, communicating goals

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Sessions are inspiring and fun

Leave sessions feeling energized, committed, connected, and empowered.

Desire to change the status quo and believe in potential and power in kids to create change.

Hope, Continuing hope

Self, own children

 Kickstart change at school and in community

Ability to impact school culture

 Students and their positive response to what they are doing. It's been a positive change for them.

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Kids being kind to each other, showing empathy

Fostering children that believe in themselves, in their ability to make change

Watching children take changes they make in school home and into the community

Mood Changes - Happier teachers, happier students

Changemaking Day with kids

Engage the unengaged. Student doesn't want to leave class.

Student real life learning. 

Opened communication with cafeteria. Worm farming. 

]]> 2018-02-07 21:56:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/229350482 tvipin https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/229353466 In partnership with leaders from Ashoka and facilitated by United Way Youth Venture of North Central Massachusetts, Mount Wachusett Community College,
Fitchburg Public Schools, and Leominster Public Schools have elected to take part in a
Changemaker Education Framework Pilot initiative over the 2017/2018 academic year. 

Through a series of professional development sessions, administrators, educators, staff and students came together to learn the Changemaking philosophy and co-create ideas to embed it into the culture of our schools, communities, and students. 

Changemaking is a journey that has no definite destination or path, but a common duty to prepare our students for the world they will graduate into and a realization that youth have enormous potential to bring impactful change into communities. 

]]> 2018-02-07 22:07:15 UTC https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/229353466 tvipin https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/236961839 2018-03-01 15:26:28 UTC https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/236961839 tvipin https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/237490517 Segment starts at 16:16]]> 2018-03-02 16:46:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/237490517 tvipin https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/237491028 The Science Society is a different kind of science club. Our students are citien scientists. Citizen science is specific research conducted, in whole or in part, by amateur or non-professional scientists. The students also care for our Field Lab. Students maintain and expand on the field lab by adding QR Codes for visitors to explore the organisms there, as well as create stations and activities for visitors to do. Our sutdents also maintain and care for a worm farm to help the community learn about environmental issues and service learning.]]> 2018-03-02 16:47:40 UTC https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/237491028 tvipin https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/237491602 State Rep. Natalie Higgins talks about how her Changemaking experience through United Way Youth Venture led her to a career in government.]]> 2018-03-02 16:48:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/237491602 https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/309932684 10/12/18]]> 2018-11-30 19:00:26 UTC https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/309932684 https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/327355210 2019-02-04 15:38:06 UTC https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/327355210 https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/327355728 AP Lit students brainstormed ways that the skills they develop in class could be applied to make change.]]> 2019-02-04 15:38:47 UTC https://padlet.com/tvipin/j0l0t7xe0z6h/wish/327355728