ANNUAL FUND IMPACTS OF THE
DEEPER LEARNING CONFERENCE By Isla Murphy and Jay Levin, MS Dean of Students and English Teacher
“So, you’re going to write and perform a rap with teachers from around the country you just met!” announced Lizzy Jeff, an artist and educator from Los Angeles who led our session at the Deeper Learning Conference. Surrounded by educators from across the U.S. and around the world, we applied the Deeper Learning Competencies—content expertise, collaboration, self-directed learning, critical thinking, communication, and academic mindset—to create a social-justice- themed rap. Our group wrote about the effects of ICE raids in urban areas and their impact on teachers and students. Lizzy cultivated trust and openness in our small classroom, reminding us of the power of collaboration, creativity, and courage. Performing our rap for a cheering audience of fellow educators was both exhilarating and affirming—a powerful reminder of what it means to learn bravely together.
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