No matter their subject, the finalists for the 2026 National Teacher of the Year make their communities central to their ...

When I moved to Baltimore more than 25 years ago, I came to a city actively looking for solutions. The headlines were defined by teenage pregnancy, addiction, and violence. I was fortunate to begin my ...

Professor Tom Betts is the recipient of the 2022 Community-Based Teaching Award from Calvin University. The award recognizes significant academic community engagement that promotes effective learning ...

In response, a renewed interest is emerging around community-based education models that prioritize clarity, shared values, and long-term support. Rather than navigating disconnected lesson plans or ...

Hands-on experience is invaluable, especially for those working with their hands. Students in the UCSF School of Dentistry know that well – and will soon know it earlier as the school’s Community ...

When I look back on my most memorable learning experiences, they are times my teachers connected to my humanity and my world. I remember my English teacher pausing scheduled lessons to ask us to ...