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SUMMARY:Sub-Saharan Africa Compass Education Group Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to join our upcoming virtual Meet-Up: \n💡 Topic: Navigating Our Journey: Reflecting on Systems\, Sustainability\, and Impact\n🗓️ Date: Thursday\, November 27\n⏰ Time: 5 pm UTC+2 (Zimbabwean time zone)\n📍 Location: Zoom details will be sent by email (and after registration for new members)\n\nIn this upcoming meet-up\, we will do a recap of some of the sustainability tools we have explored thus far and focus on plans to create an even greater impact. \nPlease mark your calendars and join us in a great collaboration. Your participation enriches our community and supports our collective growth. \n\nIf you are interested in being part of this sustainability education community and joining us in this meet-up\, please sign up below. \n\nLooking forward to continuing our journey of sharing and growing as a Sub-Saharan community!\n\n  \nJoin CEG now!
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/sub-saharan-africa-ceg-meet-up-nov-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20251123T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20251123T170000
DTSTAMP:20251110T075721Z
CREATED:20251110T075721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T075721Z
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SUMMARY:Asia-Pacific Compass Education Group Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:We are very excited to invite the Asia Pacific Regional Education Group to our next Virtual Meet-up! \n🗓️ Date: Sunday\, November 23\n⏰ Time: 4 pm Singapore time (UTC+8)\n📍 Location: Zoom details will be sent by email (and after registration for new members)\n\nPlease mark the date in your calendars\, and I will send a reminder and more information about the meeting closer to the time. \nIf you are interested in being part of this sustainability education community and joining us in this meet-up\, please sign up below. Looking forward to seeing you at the upcoming meet-up! \n  \nJoin CEG now!
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/compass-education-group-asia-pacific-meetup-nov-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://compasseducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Asia-Pacific-CEG-invite.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251122T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20251122T160000
DTSTAMP:20251102T031244Z
CREATED:20251102T031136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T031244Z
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SUMMARY:Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Compass Education Group Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:We are very excited to invite the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Education Group to our next Virtual Meet-up! \n🗓️ Date: Thursday\, September 25\n⏰ Time: 6 pm Zimbabwe Time (UTC +2)\n📍 Location: Zoom details will be sent by email (and after registration for new members)\n\nWe will be delving a bit more formally into the Systems Iceberg as a way to allow students (or adults) to look deeper into an issue. We’d love for you to bring a list – in your head or on paper – of things your school does for sustainability and regeneration. We’ll be using the Systems Iceberg to analyze where we stand\, as a collective\, and how we might deepen the work that schools in our region to do to become more sustainable and regenerative. \nIf you are interested in being part of this sustainability education community and joining us in this meet-up\, please sign up below. Looking forward to seeing you at the upcoming meet-up! \n  \nJoin CEG now!
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/compass-education-group-mena-meetup-oct-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://compasseducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/MENA-CEG-invite.png
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251120T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251120T135000
DTSTAMP:20251117T081616Z
CREATED:20251117T081616Z
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SUMMARY:Education for the Planet Through a Systems Lens
DESCRIPTION:GLOW (Global Learning for an Open World) Conference is a premier virtual event dedicated to global education and innovation. This conference aims to enhance global competencies\, foster cross-border collaboration\, nurture dynamic global citizenship\, and ensure equitable access to quality education for all. \nAbout the Workshop\n🌏 Title: Education for the Planet Through a Systems Lens\n🗓️ Date: November 20\n⏰ Time: 1:00 – 1:50 UTC \nThis workshop invites educators to explore how systems thinking tools can deepen sustainability education and inspire meaningful student action. This workshop provides educators with hands-on tools\, real-world examples\, and collaborative experiences to help them integrate sustainability meaningfully into their teaching. By connecting the Sustainability Compass and the Systems Iceberg\, two powerful and practical systems thinking tools\, to authentic school contexts such as gardens and food systems\, participants will see how sustainability education can move from abstract concepts to concrete actions. Ultimately\, this session aims to inspire educators to nurture students as thoughtful\, creative\, and responsible changemakers who can positively impact both their communities and the planet. \n  \nRegister Here\n  \n  \nFacilitator\n \nZhenying Liang\, originally from southern China\, has taught in international schools in both China and Vietnam and is now continuing her teaching journey in Thailand. She holds two Master’s degrees- one in Education and another in Global Environment and Sustainability. At her current school\, she teaches Chinese and serves as the sustainability coordinator. Zhenying believes that systems thinking empowers students to address complex challenges and amplify their collective impact.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/education-for-the-planet-through-a-systems-lens/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Virtual,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://compasseducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/GLOW-Conference-2025-cover_page-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251030T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251030T190000
DTSTAMP:20251031T031041Z
CREATED:20251031T031041Z
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UID:24468-1761847200-1761850800@compasseducation.org
SUMMARY:Sub-Saharan Africa Compass Education Group Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to join our upcoming virtual Meet-Up: \n💡 Topic: Beyond Facts: “The Iceberg Tool for Sustainable Thinking\n🗓️ Date: Thursday\, October 30\n⏰ Time: 6 pm UTC+2\n📍 Location: Zoom details will be sent by email (and after registration for new members)\n\nThis session is for anyone interested in learning about this tool. It promises to deepen our understanding of systems thinking and sustainability in education\, providing practical insights for our teaching and/or leadership roles. \nAnyone interested in sharing their experience using the Systems Iceberg tool\, please feel free to let us know so we can include it in the presentation! \nPlease mark your calendars and join us in a great collaboration. Your participation enriches our community and supports our collective growth. \nLooking forward to continuing our journey of sharing and growing as a Sub-Saharan community! \n\nIf you are interested in being part of this sustainability education community and joining us in this meet-up\, please sign up below. You can also join our CEG Sub-Saharan Africa LinkedIn page to get some updates\, resources and exciting opportunities in the region. Looking forward to seeing you at this year’s first regional meeting!\n\n  \nJoin CEG now!
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/sub-saharan-africa-ceg-meet-up-oct-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://compasseducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Sub-Saharan-Africa-CEG-invite.png
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250925T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250925T190000
DTSTAMP:20251102T031203Z
CREATED:20250910T020106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T031203Z
UID:24360-1758823200-1758826800@compasseducation.org
SUMMARY:Sub-Saharan Africa Compass Education Group Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:We’re really excited to reconnect with you all!\nIt’s time to jump back into another inspiring year of sustainability and systems thinking.\nAre you a teacher\, coordinator\, or administrator? In whatever capacity you serve\, let’s come together to spark new ideas and make a real difference in our communities and kick-start the conversation.\n\nYou are invited to join the Sub-Saharan Africa Meet-up:\n💡 Topic: Exploring Sustainability in Our Communities: A Systems Thinking Approach\n🗓️ Date: Thursday\, September 25\n⏰ Time: 6 pm Zimbabwe Time (UTC +2)\n📍 Location: Zoom details will be sent by email (and after registration for new members)\n\n\nIt will be a fantastic opportunity to connect with passionate peers\, get motivated for a great year ahead\, and hopefully\, create some lasting change together.\n\n\nIf you are interested in being part of this sustainability education community and joining us in this meet-up\, please sign up below. Looking forward to continuing our journey of sharing and growing as a Sub-Saharan community!\n\n  \nJoin CEG now!
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/sub-saharan-africa-ceg-meet-up-sep-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://compasseducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Sub-Saharan-Africa-CEG-invite.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T170000
DTSTAMP:20250910T021744Z
CREATED:20250910T021653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T021744Z
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SUMMARY:The Americas Compass Education Group Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to attend our upcoming regional group meeting: \n🗓️ Date: Wednesday\, September 24\n⏰ Time: 4:00-5:00 pm (UTC-6)\n📍 Location: Zoom details will be sent by email (and after registration for new members) \n\nThe purpose of these meetings is to bring together members of The Americas group to discuss matters of mutual concern and importance. \nAs the new school year begins (for most of us)\, join us to explore systems thinking tools that can help us set intentions\, identify leverage points\, and prioritize what matters most. Together\, we’ll reflect on our goals for the year\, share strategies that have worked in our schools\, and co-create a toolkit of practices to launch the year with clarity\, purpose\, and momentum. \n\nWe hope that you can join us and look forward to your participation in this important event! \nIf you are interested in being part of this sustainability education community and joining us in this meet-up\, please sign up below. You can also join our CEG Sub-Saharan Africa LinkedIn page to get some updates\, resources and exciting opportunities in the region. Looking forward to seeing you at this year’s first regional meeting! \n  \n  \nJoin CEG now!
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/the-americas-ceg-meet-up-sep-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://compasseducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/The-Americas-CEG-invite.png
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250423T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250423T171500
DTSTAMP:20250313T130623Z
CREATED:20250307T065438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T130623Z
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SUMMARY:Systems Thinking to Cultivate Connection and Belonging: A Roundtable Conversation for Educators from Sub-Saharan Africa and the MENA Regions
DESCRIPTION:How can educators and schools use systems thinking to create a sense of belonging and connection? Cultivating connections is key to building sustainable communities\, so let’s explore this topic together in honor of Earth Day 2025! \nJoin us for an engaging and insightful roundtable discussion exploring “Systems Thinking to Cultivate Connection and Belonging: A Roundtable Conversation for Educators from Sub-Saharan Africa and the MENA Regions”. This roundtable will be a space for PK-12 educators from across the Middle East and Africa regions to share stories and ask questions about how we can utilize Compass Education’s systems thinking tools to cultivate a connection to people\, place\, and the planet. Come be part of the conversation!  \nDate: April 23\, 2023\nTime: 4 pm – 5:15 pm Central Africa Time (UTC +2)\nLocation: Zoom Meeting (details sent after registration) \n  \nEvent Highlights\n\nStorytelling Spotlight: Share your story or listen to other educators share their experiences integrating systems thinking into their work to cultivate a sense of belonging or connection to people\, place and planet.\nInteractive Discussions: Share your questions\, ideas and opportunities on this topic during our open discussion on questions generated by you and our facilitators. Help shape the conversation by sharing your questions when you register. \nCollaborative Opportunities: Explore potential collaborations and new ideas to further enhance your systems thinking and sustainability practice.\n\nBy sharing experiences and exchanging ideas\, we hope to inspire and equip each other to create meaningful and lasting change in our classrooms and beyond. \n  \nWho Should Attend\nThis event is tailored for PK-12 educators who have exposure to Compass Education’s systems thinking tools. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or new to these methods\, your participation and insights will contribute to a rich and collaborative dialogue. \nRSVP: Please confirm your attendance by Tuesday\, April 22.  For more information or any inquiries\, please contact us at team@compasseducation.org. \nWe look forward to your participation as we explore new ways to empower our students for a more sustainable and equitable future! \n  \nREGISTER NOW!
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/systems-thinking-to-cultivate-connection-and-belonging-apr-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T113000
DTSTAMP:20250220T215154Z
CREATED:20250220T215154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T215154Z
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SUMMARY:Reimagining Schools as Catalysts for Sustainable Systems Change!
DESCRIPTION:The annual Green Schools Conference (GSC) brings together everyone involved in creating and advocating for green schools\, with a focus on those leading their schools and school systems toward whole-school sustainability. \n  \nWorkshop Description\nEmpower school communities to become dynamic leaders in sustainability! This hands-on workshop guides participants in developing a shared language for integrating sustainable practices across curricula and communities\, fostering equitable and impactful change\, and inspiring student leadership. Transform your school into a catalyst for a sustainable future! \nThis workshop will be held on the first day of the conference\, March 3 at 9:30 – 11:30 am and led by Compass Education’s Executive Director and Facilitator\, Nicole Swedlow. If you’ll be at the Green Schools Conference\, reach out to Nicole and join the workshop! \n  \n  \nREGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE HERE\n  \n——————————————————— \n  \nPresenter\nNicole Swedlow\nNicole Swedlow is the Executive Director of Compass Education\, a global non-profit supporting education for sustainability through training in systems thinking practices. As a consultant\, she is passionate about helping schools and businesses integrate sustainable principles with a strategic\, inclusive and conscious approach. Nicole’s work in nonprofit leadership and sustainability as Director of the nonprofit organization Entreamigos\, has been recognized by the United Nations\, as a finalist for the Global Equator Initiative\, as a breakout speaker for the World Economic Forum\, and by the Dalai Lama\, as a 2014 Unsung Hero of Compassion. Nicole has a Masters Degree in Education and Global Change from the University of British Columbia.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/reimagining-schools-as-catalysts-for-sustainable-systems-change-mar2025/
LOCATION:Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Onsite Event,Special Event,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://compasseducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Green-School-Conference-2025-poster.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T173000
DTSTAMP:20250220T004903Z
CREATED:20250220T004226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T004903Z
UID:23168-1740587400-1740591000@compasseducation.org
SUMMARY:The Americas Compass Education Group Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:We are very excited to invite the Americas Regional Education Group to our next Virtual Meet-up! It will be held on Wednesday\, February 26 from 4:30 p.m. Mexico City Time (UTC -6). We look forward to reconnecting with many inspiring educators and change-makers throughout our region. This meeting aims to build confidence in becoming advocates for systems thinking in education. This meeting will be a Master Class in crafting a compelling advocacy message\, using storytelling to inspire action\, and identifying key strategies for expanding systems thinking education in our communities. \nIf you are interested in being part of this sustainability education community and joining us in this meet-up\, please sign up below. You can also join our CEG The Americas LinkedIn page to get some updates\, resources and exciting opportunities in the region. Looking forward to seeing you at this year’s first regional meeting! \n  \nJoin CEG now!
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/compass-education-group-americas-meetup-feb2025/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://compasseducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Americas-CEG-Meet-up-Feb-2025.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250222T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20250222T180000
DTSTAMP:20250220T010057Z
CREATED:20250220T010057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T010057Z
UID:23220-1740243600-1740247200@compasseducation.org
SUMMARY:Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Compass Education Group Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:We are very excited to invite the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Education Group to our next Virtual Meet-up! It will be held on Saturday\, February 23 at 5 pm Dubai Time (UTC+4). The meet-up will be focusing on utilizing the Sustainability Compass tool (for those wanting to learn about it and also those wanting to share their own experiences with it) for learning about global issues (we will choose which one or two are best for the group). We’ll also have a chance to have an open conversation about how best to support the topic of sustainability in our classroom and school communities! \nIf you are interested in being part of this sustainability education community and joining us in this meet-up\, please sign up below. You can also join our CEG MENA LinkedIn page to get some updates\, resources and exciting opportunities in the region. Looking forward to seeing you at this year’s first regional meeting! \n  \nJoin CEG now!
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/compass-education-group-mena-meetup-feb2025/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://compasseducation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/MENA-Americas-CEG-Meet-up-Feb-2025.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250220T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250220T170000
DTSTAMP:20250220T005329Z
CREATED:20250220T005329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T005329Z
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SUMMARY:Asia-Pacific Compass Education Group Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:We are very excited to invite the Asia-Pacific Regional Education Group to our next Virtual Meet-up! It will be held on Sunday\, February 23 at 7 pm Singapore Time\, focusing on the theme of Permaculture & Community Gardening.  This will be a great opportunity for us in the Asia-Pacific group to connect\, introduce ourselves\, and share ideas on topics that matter to us. During the session\, we will share ideas\, thoughts\, or projects from your work or experience around Biodiversity & Nature – How can we use systems-thinking tools to address nature and biodiversity in our communities? For example\, through approaches like permaculture\, community gardens\, food forests\, etc. \nIf you are interested in being part of this sustainability education community and joining us in this meet-up\, please sign up below. You can also join our CEG Asia-Pacific LinkedIn page to get some updates\, resources and exciting opportunities in the region. Looking forward to seeing you at this year’s first regional meeting! \n  \nJoin CEG now!
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/compass-education-group-asia-pacific-meetup-feb2025/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250219T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250219T180000
DTSTAMP:20250220T011802Z
CREATED:20250220T011802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T011802Z
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SUMMARY:Europe Compass Education Group Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:We are very excited to invite the Europe Regional Education Group to our next Virtual Meet-up! It will be held on Wednesday\, February 19 at 5 pm CET. We look forward to reconnecting with many inspiring educators and change-makers throughout our region. \nIf you are interested in being part of this sustainability education community and joining us in this meet-up\, please sign up below. You can also join our CEG Europe LinkedIn page to get some updates\, resources and exciting opportunities in the region. Looking forward to seeing you at this year’s first regional meeting! \n  \nJoin CEG now!
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/compass-education-group-europe-meetup-feb2025/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250210
DTSTAMP:20250204T090730Z
CREATED:20250204T090641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T090730Z
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SUMMARY:A PATH to Systems Thinking with the Sustainability Compass
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is part of the Future Learning Summit 2025\, a two-day event connecting students\, parents and global educators with thought leaders who are passionate about the future of education. With an ever-changing social\, economic\, and environmental global landscape\, children and young people have a lot to navigate in their futures and education is the catalyst for innovation. With ‘Education for a Shared Humanity’ as the summit theme\, we’ll be exploring what it means to be humanly connected in an increasingly technology-driven world\, and unpacking a range of ideas designed to help children and young people to shape their futures. While this theme is highly personalised\, meaning something different to every delegate\, at its heart is the recognition that the interconnectedness between peoples remains important and education has the power to enable this to thrive. During the summit delegates will hear from forward thinking and passionate educators\, students and leaders through keynotes and panel discussions\, and engage in workshops that will challenge their ideas of education.  \n  \nWorkshop Description\nThe Sustainability Compass is a powerful tool for building systems thinking skills that can support community change-making. In this virtual workshop participants will co-construct a Compass using the PATH process on a challenge of their choice. Participants will consider how the tool can be actively integrated across the curriculum to leverage systems thinking from their roles. \nThis virtual workshop will be held on Sunday\, February 9 in two sessions 11:00-11:45 am and 12:45-13:30 pm UTC+3. Please join us in this workshop if you are attending the summit! \n  \nREGISTER FOR THE SUMMIT HERE\n  \n——————————————————— \n  \nPresenter\nBritta McCarthy\nBritta McCarthy is the Learning Director at the American International School of Jeddah\, Saudi Arabia and is a former Social Studies and Science teacher. Her “spark” comes from authentic learning experiences that can transform individuals\, schools\, and communities. Britta has used Compass Education tools in her class for almost ten years\, and can’t say enough about how they create student agency and action around some of the most challenging issues of our time. In her leisure time she enjoys spending time in nature as a hiker and diver\, traveling\, and spending time with family and friends.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/a-path-to-systems-thinking-with-the-sustainability-compass-cobis-feb2025/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event,Special Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250110
DTSTAMP:20250213T024655Z
CREATED:20250119T052658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T024655Z
UID:23123-1736294400-1736467199@compasseducation.org
SUMMARY:Compass Workshops at the SENIA Asia Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a transformative journey to redefine true belonging and envision a future where everyone’s unique qualities and values are recognized\, celebrated\, and valued. \nTogether\, we move beyond limitations and create an inclusive community that embraces diversity in all its forms. \nRegister to attend the conference and the two sessions members of our Compass Facilitator team are hosting on using systems thinking to support ‘Belonging and Beyond’. \n  \nWorkshop A – Creating Inclusive Environments that Foster Belonging Through Systems Thinking Tools\nDate and Time: March 8\, 1:30 – 2:45 PM \nSpeakers: Zhenying Liang and Marie-Theres Whitehead \nDescription: \nThe presentation introduces systems thinking tools that educators and students can use to analyze school environments and find leverage points for sustainable\, inclusive change. By using these tools\, we can uncover systems and mindsets that hinder students from belonging and create opportunities to celebrate diversity and foster acceptance. \nEducators will explore how to shape environments where everyone feels valued and included. The interactive session allows participants to share insights\, identify common challenges with mental models\, and collaboratively explore solutions\, providing practical tools to build inclusive\, supportive spaces that celebrate differences. \n  \nWorkshop B – Leading Change for Belonging and Beyond: Systems Thinking to Diffuse Innovation for Inclusion\nDate and Time: March 9\, 1:30 – 2:45 PM \nSpeaker: Kate O’Connell \nDescription: \nThe SENIA mission statement includes “…champions inclusion by empowering our global community to connect\, learn\, and advocate for one another.” and the vision states “…To live in an inclusive world.” These powerful words remind us of our responsibility as educators to advocate and create inclusive environments where all students can not only be accepted\, but celebrated. But how can work towards this lofty goal? It takes making and change and very skilled change makers will do this work. \nInclusion and belonging are ideals that can happen and using systems thinking tools to diffuse innovative practices for belonging and beyond can help us actualize SENIA’s mission. In this session\, we will explore how to diffuse innovation so that great belonging and inclusion can come alive and make a positive impact. Utilizing an exciting simulation from Compass Education called the “AMOEBA” we will identify the roles we all play in diffusing innovation to meet our individual school missions and that of the SENIA. \n  \nREGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE HERE\n 
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/compass-workshops-senia-asia-conference-mar2025/
LOCATION:International School of Phnom Penh\, Cambodia\, Cambodia
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241121T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241121T200000
DTSTAMP:20241103T134752Z
CREATED:20241103T134752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241103T134752Z
UID:22954-1732215600-1732219200@compasseducation.org
SUMMARY:Compassion in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Global Learning for an Open World (GLOW) Conference is a premier virtual event dedicated to global education and innovation. This conference aims to enhance global competencies\, foster cross-border collaboration\, nurture dynamic global citizenship\, and ensure equitable access to quality education for all. \n  \nAbout the Event\nGive yourself the gift of time to connect with a community of educators who believe that teaching compassion is important. Take part in this discussion journey to gain ideas\, reflect on practice and share how you foster compassion in your classroom and community\, including free resources and suggestions from Compass Education and the Institute of Human Education. \nThis presentation will give educators tools to build a strong classroom community. All schools today have a diverse range of students with a variety of backgrounds to consider. Additionally\, there are many challenges we are all facing in this ever-changing world. Educators need to take time to support students in developing strategies to deal with stress and regulate themselves so they can be in the right state for learning and collaborating. This presentation will provide tools and strategies to use in classrooms to create a safe and calm learning environment. Teachers who attend will practice using some of them and will leave with a list of ideas to use in the classroom ranging from mindfulness\, communication tools\, and conflict resolution to create an inclusive and kind community. The hope is to give time to the importance of having a learning space that allows students to feel safe and ready to learn. \nThe presentation will provide Compass Education and Institute for Humane Education tools and strategies. It will not only share the resources but also provide the opportunity for us to use some of them together to help understand them clearly and implement them well. There will be a bank of resources for teachers to use and these will be shared in the session. There will also be time for teachers to share their own ideas\, creating a community within the session. It will be broken into sections of understanding the importance of compassion\, tools for setting up a community\, strategies to continue building a safe community and ideas on setting up an inclusive learning space. \n  \nREGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE HERE\n  \n——————————————————— \n  \nPresenter\nBetsy Farrell-Messenger (Institute of Humane Education)\nBetsy Farrell-Messenger has been in the education field for 25 years. Her experience ranges from environmental education in the field to teaching in the classroom to co-developing farm animal sanctuary programs for youth. She has a M.S. degree in education from College of St. Rose and in 2014 she earned her graduate certificate in Humane Education through Valparaiso University. Betsy has developed lessons for IHE and participated in the Solutionary process pilot cohort with her middle school students. She is currently a facilitator for the Solutionary Micro-Credential Program\, which encourages\, inspires and supports teachers in bringing the solutionary teaching and learning to their classrooms and creating the next generation of solutionaries. Betsy lives her message of being kind and mindful of how her behaviors have an impact on people\, animals\, and the environment. \n  \nAngela Whittaker (Institute of Humane Education)\nAngela Whittaker has dedicated her career to serving young people. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Tennessee Technological University and a master’s in education from Old Dominion University\, specializing in students with emotional and learning challenges. Angela has over 28 years of experience in education as a teacher. She designed and taught award-winning programs in environmental education and established a non-profit\, Full Circle Education Center\, created to address the mental\, emotional\, physical\, and spiritual needs of students. Angela is a pragmatic visionary dedicated to redesigning K12 educational systems and instruction so they support and inspire young people to change the world for the betterment of all beings. \n  \nLucy Thompson (Compass Education)\nLucy Thompson has been an elementary classroom teacher for over 10 years\, working in Cambodia\, Lebanon\, Malaysia and Scotland.  She is currently teaching Grade 5 and is the Professional Learning Coordinator at International School Aberdeen. She has a passion for integrating sustainability within the classroom\, especially delving into topics using systems thinking tools and exploring a variety of perspectives. Outside of work\, she enjoys playing squash and being on the coast\, most recently sea kayaking.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/compassion-in-the-classroom-glow-nov2024/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event,Special Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241108
DTSTAMP:20241029T121229Z
CREATED:20241021T062945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T121229Z
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SUMMARY:Water and Us: An Experiential Systems Thinking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:If you will be at the NAAEE Conference in Pittsburgh this November\, join Compass Education and Ocean School to dive into a real-world water issue and navigate conversations about community sustainability using The Sustainability Compass tool. You will walk away with resources you can use in your organization\, school\, or community to connect people with water and the nature around them. \nThis workshop highlights the partnership project on which our organizations have been collaborating for a year since Gitanjali Paul and Heather Delagran connected as CEE Change Fellows. \n  \nREGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE HERE\n  \n——————————————————— \n  \nPresenter\nGitanjali Paul designs and facilitates learning for a more just\, sustainable world. From classroom to community work\, she specializes in Education for Sustainable Development and making systems change. Gitanjali is the Education Program Manager at nonprofit Compass Education\, where she leads program development and a dynamic Global Facilitator Network that trains others on systems thinking tools for sustainability education. Gitanjali is indefatigably inquisitive. She has a B.A. in Peace and Justice Studies from Tufts University\, an M.Ed in Education Policy\, Research and Administration from the University of Massachusetts\, Amherst. Gitanjali learns continually from nature\, cooking experiments\, adventures with family\, and her Filipina rescue cat\, Mahatma Charlie. \n  \nHeather Delagran is an Education Producer at the National Film Board of Canada\, focusing on Ocean School\, a free online resource aimed at enhancing environmental education. Her work merges storytelling\, education\, and science\, having produced over 118 media pieces\, including documentaries and immersive experiences that showcase ocean narratives from various locations like Canada’s coasts and Indonesia. Previously a Geography teacher and human rights educator\, Heather authored the Burgundy Jazz educator guide. She holds an M.A. in Educational Technology from Concordia University and has expertise in curriculum design\, educational technology\, and participatory action research. Since joining Ocean School in 2017\, she has been dedicated to fostering ocean literacy among youth\, empowering them to understand their relationship with marine environments and inspire positive change. Heather’s commitment to student-centered learning underscores her impactful contributions to environmental education.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/water-and-us-an-experiential-systems-thinking-workshop-nov7/
LOCATION:The Westin Pittsburgh\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T173000
DTSTAMP:20241021T124304Z
CREATED:20241021T124304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T124304Z
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SUMMARY:The Americas Compass Education Group Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:We are very excited to announce our first Regional Group Meeting for the Americas of this season! It will be held Wednesday\, October 30 from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Mexico City Time (UTC -6). We look forward to reconnecting with many inspiring educators and change-makers throughout our region. We will be setting group goals\, looking towards building more community and collaboration and celebrating our achievements over the past few months. We hope to see many familiar and new faces there! \nIf you are interested in being part of this sustainability education community and joining us in this meet-up\, please sign up below. You can also join our CEG The Americas LinkedIn page to get some updates\, resources and exciting opportunities in the region. Looking forward to seeing you at this year’s first regional meeting! \n  \nJoin CEG now!
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/compass-education-group-americas-meetup-oct2024/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241026T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241026T141500
DTSTAMP:20241015T043943Z
CREATED:20241009T145714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T043943Z
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SUMMARY:Partnership for the Goals Educator Exchange
DESCRIPTION:The Partnership for the Goals Educator Exchange will take place on October 26 from 01:00 to 02:15 PM UTC as part of the 2024 Sustainable Schools Day celebrations! \nThe Partnership for the Goals Educators Exchange’s primary goal is to bring together educators and school leaders worldwide who are curious and passionate about cultivating sustainability through their schools’ practices\, actions\, and education. To begin our conversation\, we will use the UN Sustainable Development Goals as a shared reference point for how we might educate and act to promote sustainability. \n  \nEvent Details\nThis 75-minute event will be broken into two parts: \nPart 1: Inspirational Speaker Panel\nAn informative\, inspirational speaker panel featuring organizations who focus on helping advance quality education for sustainability education and action. They will share why schools or school systems should include sustainability in their practices\, actions\, and education and one free resource your organization has to share that could help them begin or deepen their journey toward sustainability in their classrooms or school community. \nOur panel will include: \n\nAlysha Alva\, Marketing & Communications Executive\, The World’s Largest Lesson\nAnna D’Addio\, Senior Policy Analyst\, the UNESCO GEM Team\, Report\, and PEER profile leader\nNicole Swedlow\, Executive Director\, Compass Education\nSteve Cochrane\, Executive Director\, The Institute for Humane Education\nPatricia Bergström\, Project Officer and Alumni Relations\, Global Schools Program\n\nPart 2: Educator Exchange Groups\nWe will facilitate a discussion among you—our participating educators—on practices\, actions\, and education your schools are undertaking to cultivate sustainability. We want to hear from you! Come ready to share about your own projects\, experiences\, and questions on cultivating sustainable schools and learning communities. We will use your RSVP responses to help determine recommended discussion prompts for the conversation. \n  \nAttend Live\, and get entered for free learning opportunities! \nWe want you to join us live in person on October 26 for a meaningful exchange! Educators who attend the live call on the 26 will be entered into a giveaway to win educational prizes\, including: \n\nFree enrollment in the Compass Education Quick Impact Course of your choice.\n\nRSVP below to receive a calendar invitation to join the celebrations! \n  \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/partnership-for-the-goals-educator-exchange/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T190000
DTSTAMP:20240819T014200Z
CREATED:20240810T145552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T014200Z
UID:22520-1726509600-1726513200@compasseducation.org
SUMMARY:Educator Round Table: Systems Thinking for Climate Education and Civic Action
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging and insightful roundtable discussion exploring “Systems Thinking for Climate Education and Civic Action.” This event will bring together PK-12 educators from across North America who have been utilizing Compass Education’s systems thinking tools to foster sustainability\, climate education\, and civic engagement in their classrooms. Registration is required.  \nDate: September 16\, 2024\nTime: 6 pm EDT (New York)\nLocation: Zoom Meeting (details sent after registration) \n  \nEvent Highlights\n\nStorytelling Spotlight: Hear inspiring stories from fellow educators who successfully implement systems thinking in their teaching practices. Discover how these approaches have impacted student learning and engagement.\nInteractive Discussions: Participate in dynamic conversations about best practices\, innovative strategies\, and common challenges. Share your experiences and learn from the diverse perspectives of your peers.\nCollaborative Opportunities: Explore potential collaborations and new ideas to further enhance your efforts in empowering students as change agents. Find ways to build on each other’s successes and drive collective impact.\n\nThis event aims to foster a supportive community of educators committed to advancing sustainability\, climate education\, and civic education through systems thinking. By sharing experiences and exchanging ideas\, we hope to inspire and equip each other to create meaningful and lasting change in our classrooms and beyond. \n  \nWho Should Attend\nThis event is tailored for PK-12 educators who have been actively using Compass Education’s systems thinking tools. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or new to these methods\, your participation and insights will contribute to a rich and collaborative dialogue. \nRSVP: Please confirm your attendance by Friday\, September 13.  For more information or any inquiries\, contact us at team@compasseducation.org.  \nWe look forward to your participation as we explore new ways to empower our students for a more sustainable and equitable future! \n  \nREGISTRATION
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/educator-round-table-systems-thinking-for-climate-education-and-civic-action/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event,Special Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240819
DTSTAMP:20240806T045429Z
CREATED:20240806T045330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T045429Z
UID:22428-1722902400-1724025599@compasseducation.org
SUMMARY:Support Compass Education to Present at 2025 SXSW EDU Conference!
DESCRIPTION:Compass Education has applied to present at this school year’s SXSW EDU Conference! To get there we need community support since community voting makes up 30% of the decision about whose voice gets to be heard. \nSXSW EDU (pronounced South by Southwest E-D-U) is a vibrant and dynamic event that brings together the brightest minds in education to tackle complex issues and drive impact to create a new tomorrow for learners everywhere. \nWe want to share about the power of Compass Systems Thinking Tools to help teachers and learners feel empowered to tackle complex issues and build a more sustainable world. \nYou can show support by voting for our session Teach for a Sustainable Future with Systems Thinking! \n  \nHOW TO VOTE
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/2025-sxsw-edu-conference-voting/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240623T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240623T103000
DTSTAMP:20240528T023806Z
CREATED:20240528T023510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T023806Z
UID:22031-1719136800-1719138600@compasseducation.org
SUMMARY:Pedagogical Approaches to Sustainability and Global Citizenship Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will be held at the 2024 ACAMIS Chinese Conference on Sunday\, June 23 from 10:00 – 11:15 am at Nanjing International School\, China. Visit the ACAMIS website to learn more about the conference and register for the event. \n  \nDescription\nUtilizing systems thinking tools\, the Sustainable Compass and the Systems Iceberg\, in unpacking perspectives\, exploring interconnectedness\, deepening understanding and embracing complexity towards more impactful and sustainable solutions – and\, most importantly\, empowering youth leaders for a more just and sustainable world. \n  \nSpeakers\nZhenying Liang\nZhenying is originally from southern China. She has taught in international schools in China\, and Vietnam and currently continues her teaching journey in Thailand. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture and a Master’s in Education. Additionally\, she is also a Compass Education facilitator for systems thinking. She teaches Chinese and Experiential Learning classes. She believes that systems thinking can empower students to effectively tackle complex challenges and maximize their collective impact. \n  \n  \nCindy Chen\nGrowing up in a multi-cultural environment\, Cindy thrives to cultivate a global approach in education supporting and working with the young leaders of the world. Cindy’s involvement with Compass Education started as a passionate teacher who wished to expand her horizons and tools towards systems thinking in 2013. Ever since\, sustainability has been her core value\, practices\, and now a trainer with Compass Education\, a non-profit network equipping schools for a sustainable future. Cindy is currently a learner and educator at NIST International School for MYP Sciences\, DP Environmental Systems and Societies\, and Secondary Service Coordinator. She works with various young leaders exploring possibilities\, passions\, and taking action in their local community through exploratory\, experiential\, and service-learning. Cindy is very blessed to be involved in a very supportive and collaborative network amongst international schools in Thailand. She is an active advisor for the Bangkok ServICE Network\, which inspires\, connects and empowers students and educators in the Bangkok-Pattaya-Phuket regions. She co-organized and hosted the 5th and 7th annual conferences.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/pedagogical-approaches-to-sustainability-and-global-citizenship-workshop-june2024/
LOCATION:Nanjing International School\, Nanjing\, China
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240305T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240305T123000
DTSTAMP:20240401T010136Z
CREATED:20240229T005932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T010136Z
UID:20825-1709638200-1709641800@compasseducation.org
SUMMARY:Sustainability Educators and the SDGs: World Cafe Meetup!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and interactive conversation among sustainability educators and enthusiasts. We will use the dynamic World Cafe conversation technique to share ideas\, make connections and build opportunities for collaboration as we discuss the application of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in K-12 education. Expand your national and global network while learning from like-minded educators and walk away with new powerful tools in your educator toolkit. Return to your school reinvigorated and with new strategies for approaching sustainability education in classrooms and schools. \nTakeaways: \n\nKnowledge and insights about sustainability education in different contexts and school communities\nTakeaways of how to use the World Cafe method to foster collaborative conversations on any topic\nConnection to a national and global network of sustainability educators and SDG enthusiasts
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/sustainability-educators-and-the-sdgs-world-cafe-meetup/
LOCATION:Hilton Austin
CATEGORIES:Special Event,World Cafe
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240127T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240127T140000
DTSTAMP:20240115T045147Z
CREATED:20240111T000421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T045147Z
UID:20800-1706360400-1706364000@compasseducation.org
SUMMARY:Creating Changemakers Game: Bringing Your Core Values into the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Description\nJoin us for an hour of fun\, celebration\, and connection as we play several games designed to help us think about how we can bring the values that matter to us into our classroom. We’ll explore and share ideas of how you can integrate values like compassion\, curiosity\, systems thinking\, sustainability\, and celebration into your work. Registration required. \n  \nRegister Here\n  \nSpeakers\nElaine Reimann\nElaine Gwendolen Reimann is a seasoned education professional specializing in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. She has over 20 years of global teaching experience\, with expertise in curriculum coordination\, sustainability\, and systems thinking. Elaine’s multilingual abilities and experience living on four continents provide her with valuable cross-cultural insights. Her academic credentials include a Certificate of School Management and Leadership from Harvard and a Master’s in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Elaine works with an international NGO in Thailand and is the author of ‘The Supportive Classroom\, Language Acquisition in a Multilingual Environment.’ \n  \nKath Lane\nKath Lane is a primary school teacher from the UK who has a passion for educating about nature and sustainability. She has been teaching for over twenty years in the UK and at international schools such as Green School\, Bali and United World College of South East Asia. She has a Master’s in Educating for Sustainability and is now working as a Forest School leader and supply teacher. Kath believes that through systems thinking and connection to nature and community\, we can all learn the skills and qualities needed for a sustainable world. \n  \nKacey Dewing\nDuring 25 years in the classroom\, I strove to empower my students with the knowledge and skills to understand the world\, their interconnected place within it\, and their responsibility to improve it. Central to my teaching is the belief that knowledge becomes the power to do good when combined with accurate information\, intellectual skills\, and compassionate attitudes. As a member of the IHE team and a Solutionary Micro-Credential Program Facilitator\, I guide other educators\, students\, and changemakers to find greater meaning and inspiration in their teaching\, learning\, and lives. I have B.A. degrees in geography and international studies from the University of Oregon and master’s degrees in Middle Eastern Studies and Education from the University of Washington. I have travelled widely\, including a year of study in Syria and Egypt. I now live in Portland\, Oregon where I enjoy home and garden projects\, outdoor activities\, and lots of soccer. \n  \nAbout LearningPlanet Festival\nWe are official partners of the LearningPlanet Festival 2024: 24 – 27 January! Since its launch in January 2020\, the annual LearningPlanet Festival has been a free\, open-to-all event dedicated to celebrating education and lifelong learning. This year\, we are bringing the world together on the International Day of Education\, 24 January\, and for 4 consecutive days\, with hundreds of online and onsite events worldwide.\nWith over 300 partners\, the Festival explores new ways of learning\, teaching\, researching\, and making a positive impact in light of complex societal and environmental challenges. By highlighting the extraordinary diversity of actors and learning territories that are engaged at the local\, national and international levels\, this gathering nurtures a culture of hope and engagement.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/creating-changemakers-game-bringing-your-core-values-into-the-classroom-jan27/
LOCATION:Online Course
CATEGORIES:Online Event,Special Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240125T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240125T170000
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SUMMARY:Bringing More Compassion into Your Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Description\nVirtual event (Zoom) with registration. A facilitated discussion focused on creating a space for educators to reflect and share ways to bring Compassion into their work\, including free resources and suggestions from Compass Education and Human Education. \nGive yourself the gift of an hour connecting with a community of educators practicing and fostering compassion. Take part in this discussion journey to deepen and share your understanding of methods for fostering more compassion in your classroom and community. \n  \nRegister Here\n  \nSpeakers\nLucy Thompson (Compass Education)\nLucy has been an elementary classroom teacher for over 10 years\, working in Cambodia\, Lebanon\, Malaysia and Scotland.  She is currently teaching Grade 5 and is the Professional Learning Coordinator at International School Aberdeen. She has a passion for integrating sustainability within the classroom\, especially delving into topics using systems thinking tools and exploring a variety of perspectives. Outside of work\, she enjoys playing squash and being on the coast\, most recently sea kayaking. \n  \nAngela Whittaker (Institute of Human Education)\n \nAngela has dedicated her career to serving young people. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Tennessee Technological University and a master’s in education from Old Dominion University\, specializing in students with emotional and learning challenges. Angela has over 28 years of experience in education as a teacher. She designed and taught award-winning programs in environmental education and established a non-profit\, Full Circle Education Center\, created to address the mental\, emotional\, physical\, and spiritual needs of students. Angela is a pragmatic visionary dedicated to redesigning K12 educational systems and instruction so they support and inspire young people to change the world for the betterment of all beings. \n  \nBetsy Farrell-Messenger\nBetsy has been in the education field for 25 years. Her experience ranges from environmental education in the field to teaching in the classroom to co-developing farm animal sanctuary programs for youth. She has a M.S. degree in education from College of St. Rose and in 2014 she earned her graduate certificate in Humane Education through Valparaiso University. Betsy has developed lessons for IHE and participated in the Solutionary process pilot cohort with her middle school students.  She is currently a facilitator for the Solutionary Micro-Credential Program\, which encourages\, inspires and supports teachers in bringing the solutionary teaching and learning to their classrooms and creating the next generation of solutionaries. Betsy lives her message of being kind and mindful of how her behaviors have an impact on people\, animals\, and the environment. \n  \nAbout LearningPlanet Festival\nWe are official partners of the LearningPlanet Festival 2024: 24 – 27 January! Since its launch in January 2020\, the annual LearningPlanet Festival has been a free\, open-to-all event dedicated to celebrating education and lifelong learning. This year\, we are bringing the world together on the International Day of Education\, 24 January\, and for 4 consecutive days\, with hundreds of online and onsite events worldwide.\nWith over 300 partners\, the Festival explores new ways of learning\, teaching\, researching\, and making a positive impact in light of complex societal and environmental challenges. By highlighting the extraordinary diversity of actors and learning territories that are engaged at the local\, national and international levels\, this gathering nurtures a culture of hope and engagement.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/bringing-more-compassion-into-your-classroom-jan25/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event,Special Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Schools Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 26 for Sustainable Schools Day – a day celebrating schools worldwide that are taking steps to integrate sustainability as a core value and practice in all aspects of a school community. \n  \nWays you can ENGAGE in this special day\n\n  \nContribute\nShare a 1-minute video\, a written response of less than 100 words\, or a piece of visual art responding to the prompt “What is your school doing to practice sustainability” on our Global Sustainable Schools Day Padlet! \n  \nLearn\nExplore examples from educators around the world who are working to integrate sustainability into their classrooms\, curriculum and communities by checking out our educator-sourced lesson and action plan databases + the live updates on the Global Sustainable Schools Day Padlet! \n  \nGrow\n\nGet a group of people from your school together to complete our brand new free Compass Education School Sustainability Self-Assessment Tool! It will help you reflect on ways your school community is moving toward being a more sustainable community and areas for growth to fully integrate sustainability as a core value and practice in all aspects of your community. We’re launching this tool on Sustainable Schools Day\, October 26. So get on the waitlist now and plan to get a group together on the day to learn and grow! \n  \nAdvocate\nDo you believe that all schools should be moving towards sustainability? Help make ‘Sustainable Schools’ Day an official UN holiday. Sign our change.org petition to show your support for creating a global conversation and celebration of Sustainability Schools.
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/sustainable-schools-day/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221124T160000
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SUMMARY:World Cafe: A Conversation for School Community Members in Aberdeen
DESCRIPTION:How can educators work together towards a sustainable world?\nHow do we inspire students to become agents of positive change? \nHow do we know that we are having an impact and making progress?\nJoin us for a conversation with educators\, parents\, students\, community members and anyone interested in thinking deeply about how educators can collaborate to encourage student agency and hope in these challenging times. \nThe World Cafe method is a structured conversation format that encourages open and thoughtful discussions intended to support communication from multiple perspectives and surface collective wisdom. This conversation is intended to provide an opportunity for educators in the region to explore their interest in sustainability\, global citizenship\, student agency\, collective work and positive change. \nThis FREE event is hosted by International School Aberdeen and Camphill School Aberdeen\, and facilitated by Compass Education\, a non-profit global educator-led organisation that empowers learning communities to educate and act for a sustainable future. \nWhen: November 24 \n4 pm: Welcome reception\n4.30 – 6.30 pm: World Cafe activity \nWhere: International School Aberdeen (Pitfodels House North Deeside Road\, Aberdeen\, AB15 9PN) \nCost:  This event is FREE of charge \nRegistration: https://forms.gle/DHzo3gGvjXBkRzPw8 \n  \n       
URL:https://compasseducation.org/event/world-cafe-aberdeen-nov-2022/
LOCATION:International School Aberdeen\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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