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Fig Education Lab
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Helping all learners lead lives that are personally fulfilling, socially connected, and economically secure through community-powered research and design.
Interested in a free, research-backed curriculum that enhances self-awareness, empathy, and communication skills?
We offer this program free to schools participating in brief pre- and post-program surveys.
Email vitalvoices@figeducation.org for details.
#Freecurriculum #SocialEmotionalLearning
May 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Blending developmental and goal-oriented mentoring helps students enhance their social-emotional skills, fosters a stronger sense of belonging, and boosts either attendance or academic achievement, depending on the focus. #MentoringMatters #StudentSuccess
March 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Fig Education Lab collaborates with organizations to craft and design programs using a user-focused methodology. Emphasizing lasting outcomes, we provide guidance and training in each step of the implementation process. #Education #Innovation
March 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Schools need alternatives to punitive discipline, but implementing a successful restorative justice model can be challenging. Learn from a teen parent high school using one-on-one dialogue between students and teachers:
Skill-Building Restorative Discipline
Read how restorative practices improve school culture & counter exclusionary policies; a defined model named Collaborative Conversations can improve outcomes.
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March 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Wellbeing initiatives in schools often fail to close gaps for low-income students. But not at two public schools in Washington. Learn how they addressed wellbeing for all students - and teachers - through a whole-school approach. bit.ly/3CVhUAD
March 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Fostering connections between students and school leaders boosts attendance and academic performance. Explore strategies for a school-based mentoring initiative to enhance student wellbeing and success. Learn more at: bit.ly/41UoKQg #StudentMentorship #EducationSuccess
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March 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
March 10, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Happy Women's History Month!
We value and honor women educators and leaders.
Check out the @nationalwomenshistoryalliance toolkit for the 2025 theme:
Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations. bit.ly/3F8eJWN
March 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Learn how to implement an innovative approach to wrap-around school services. One school in Washington State not only gives students access to needed services but also builds on their skills, knowledge, and social capital through one-on-one coaching.
Social Health: Wrap-Around School Services
Schools can enhance wrap-around models by helping students and families build community relationships, skills, and knowledge for long-term success.
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March 4, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Catalyst Public Schools & Lumen High School prioritize the wellbeing of students, faculty, and leaders throughout their educational ecosystem. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3CVhUAD #StudentWellbeing #EducationalCare
February 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
School-wide wellbeing isn’t just possible—it’s happening.
Explore how two schools in Washington State are leading the charge in this powerful new report: https://bit.ly/4gTihtm
February 25, 2025 at 9:53 PM
How can system leaders better create thriving learning communities?
💡 Include wellbeing measures in school accountability systems!
Read more about this recommendation and more at https://bit.ly/3CVhUAD
February 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Read a new report highlighting two public schools in Washington state and the promising practices they use to promote whole-school wellbeing:
Promising Practices | Fig Education Lab
For two and a half years, Fig Education and Datability Education Consulting studied how two public charter schools put practices in place to support the wellbeing of students, teachers, and staff.
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February 20, 2025 at 2:22 PM
How can schools consistently and effectively support teen wellbeing, especially in under-resourced communities?

At Fig Education Lab, we listened and learned to students in a select group of schools in Richmond, Virginia.

Our new interview report is out now!
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How can schools better support adolescent wellbeing? Perspectives from Richmond, VA
Adolescents in Richmond Virginia reflect on what school wellbeing means to them.
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December 17, 2024 at 12:06 PM
We are Fig!

Passionate about collaborating with school leaders, educators, students, and the community to provide research and evaluation based solutions for a better learning experience.

Excited to delve into #Bsky with all of you!
#educationmatters

Check out our work at
www.figeducation.org
Fig Education Lab | Education research and design
Fig Education Lab collaboratively researches and designs initiatives to help all learners lead lives that are personally fulfilling, socially connected, and economically secure.
www.figeducation.org
December 12, 2024 at 4:33 PM