Progressive Education Network

01/24/2026

.0 is one lucky cohort: we are attending 15th Annual Progressive Education Summit, with opening keynote given by the dazzling, brilliant, genius, JOYFUL Dr. Gholdy Muhammad!

01/22/2026

We are back! NIPEN9.0 kicked off today at the amazing City Neighbors Hamilton School in Baltimore.

01/22/2026

Back at it again!

11/25/2025

🌟 This Giving Tuesday, Support Educators and the Students They Serve. 🌟

Progressive educators are working every day to create learning environments that are joyful, inclusive, empowering, and grounded in equity–work that feels especially vital in a time when public discourse around education is increasingly polarized, and teachers are being asked to do more with fewer resources.

Your gift helps the Progressive Education Network (PEN) provide the resources, community, and professional support that educators need to stay grounded, inspired, and effective as they champion student-centered, justice-focused learning.

If you believe in child-centered, justice-focused education, please consider making a donation today. Your generosity fuels the work that shapes our schools—and our future. ❤️

Link in Bio:
👉 Give today: https://progressiveeducationnetwork.org/donate/

11/25/2025

🌟 This Giving Tuesday, Support Educators and the Students They Serve. 🌟

Progressive educators are working every day to create learning environments that are joyful, inclusive, empowering, and grounded in equity–work that feels especially vital in a time when public discourse around education is increasingly polarized, and teachers are being asked to do more with fewer resources.

Your gift helps the Progressive Education Network (PEN) provide the resources, community, and professional support that educators need to stay grounded, inspired, and effective as they champion student-centered, justice-focused learning.

If you believe in child-centered, justice-focused education, please consider making a donation today. Your generosity fuels the work that shapes our schools—and our future. ❤️

👉 Give today: https://progressiveeducationnetwork.org/donate/

We are on our way to expanding our network through regional groups, connections with allies in schools of all kinds, our professional development program, the National Institute of PEN, and more. Give today knowing any amount helps.

04/14/2025

IMAGINE CHANGE.
IMAGINE POSSIBILITY.

JOIN US THIS SUMMER!
April Early Bird Discount 10%

Ready to Register???

REGISTRATION LINK:
https://imaginativeinquiry.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5d7daa54b045ace4d973eb44e&id=377ce34bdf&e=b395dd4044

10/19/2024

The National PEN Conference is officially underway! Thank you to everyone who was able to join us at our kickoff last night at Cosi! Sessions are officially in full swing and you can feel the excitement and joy throughout the building!

09/28/2024

**PEN National Conference Site Visit!**

ACPA!

The Arts and College Preparatory Academy is a 7-12 arts charter school that has been providing a safe, inclusive, and creative learning environment to Central Ohio students for over 22 years.

Their mission is to have a climate and culture that is based on a trailblazing arts and college prep curriculum in an environment that is safe, inclusive, and progressive.

Link and bio to sign up for this site visit!

09/28/2024

**PEN National Conference Site Visit!**

Barrington Progressive!!

Barrington is a public elementary school that houses both a progressive program and a traditional (Contemporary) program with parent choice in their child’s educational path. They are one of the few public elementary schools that offers two programs within the same building.

Link and bio to sign up for this site visit!

09/25/2024

**PEN National Conference Site Visit!**

The Wellington School!

Be Curious. Be Yourself. Be Ambitious. Be Empathetic. Be Responsible.

The Wellington School is dedicated to helping students find their purpose and realize their potential for tomorrow’s world. Students in preschool through grade 12 have freedom to delve into interests that spark their curiosity, all while building a solid academic foundation through challenging and engaging curriculum

Link and bio to sign up for this site visit!

09/22/2024

**PEN National Conference Site Visit!**

Indianola Informal!

Indianola offers an informal program. Teachers plan integrated units using Columbus City Schools’ curriculum and children’s interests to build authentic learning experiences. Together with students, they often plan “webs” that focus on a theme or central question to guide their learning. Visual arts, music and dance play a central role in our curriculum. Teachers work closely with the arts team to create and plan for thematic units, including sharing student work and performances.

Indanola Informal is a K-8 urban public school. Our vision is that all students will lead a portfolio conference to demonstrate grade level standards mastery, as well as their connection to school, community, and world.

Link and bio to sign up for this site visit!

09/22/2024

**PEN Nation Conference Site Visit!**

The GEM School!

GEMS is an urban, public, charter, K-8 school that opened in 2010 with a strong focus on school culture, project-based learning, high quality student work and is committed to its partnership with EL Education (formerly Expeditionary Learning)

The GEM Schools mission is to provide a rigorous and engaging education while developing a strong sense of character and community among a diverse group of learners.

Visit the link in bio to sign up! Cannot wait to see you!