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At the start of the 2023-2024 school year, the team at Harlan Elementary knew something needed to change. Principal Tracey Roberts recalls that student attendance was low and morale across the school was slipping. Many students also struggled to feel like they truly belonged. The theme of the year was “Do Something Different,” but as…

Over the last several decades, Wilmington has seen no shortage of efforts aimed at improving educational outcomes for city students. Initiatives like the Neighborhood Schools Act and the Wilmington Education Improvement Commission were designed to drive progress, but their outcomes were mixed, and in some cases, deepened existing challenges. But a new phase is emerging….

When the WLC launched the Teacher Leadership Design Fellowship (TLDF) in September 2024, the goal was bold: equip educators across the city with the tools, support, and inspiration to reimagine classroom instruction and school culture from the inside out. By June 2025, the results were already shifting classrooms, boosting student outcomes, and sparking new models…

What does it take to transform tomorrow’s education? For over 200 educators gathered at the Chase Center on the Riverfront, a new vision began to take shape during the 2025 WLC Educator Symposium: Transforming Tomorrow by Making Bold Moves Today. Hosted by the Wilmington Learning Collaborative (WLC) and Education First, the sold-out two-day gathering brought…

Education is the cornerstone of our future, and at the heart of every impactful classroom is an educator who is passionate, informed, and connected. This June, the Wilmington Learning Collaborative is inviting over 200 educators from across the city to come together for the inaugural WLC Educator Symposium: Transforming Tomorrow by Making Bold Moves Today….

The search for new leadership at The Bayard School and Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy is a pivotal opportunity for the Wilmington Learning Collaborative (WLC) and our school communities to work together to put students first. While the schools have been supported by interim leadership during the process, this search is a critical step toward securing…

In March, the Wilmington Learning Collaborative (WLC) took a major step forward in supporting student mental health and putting more tools in the hands of educators with the launch of The Chill Room Initiative™ at The Bayard School and Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy. The ribbon-cutting ceremonies held on March 19th officially made the two rooms…

Winter break is a much-anticipated time for students to relax, spend time with family, and recharge. However, the return to school after the holidays can be a real challenge for some students as routines resume and the excitement of the season fades away. If you find that your child struggles to return to routine and…

In June 2024, Digital Promise introduced Chronic Absenteeism: Insights and Innovations, a groundbreaking six-month initiative engaging 19 school districts across the U.S., including the Wilmington Learning Collaborative (WLC). With a reach of over 210,000 students nationwide, the program aims to tackle chronic absenteeism through innovative research, purposeful partnerships, and tailored support for students. What is…