Reports and Board Documents
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Wildcat Wednesdays at Shortlidge Academy: Expanding Opportunities for Young Learners
Across schools in the Wilmington Learning Collaborative, students, educators, and community partners are coming together each week for enrichment activities designed to empower students, inspire creativity, and make learning engaging and joyful. At Shortlidge Academy, that commitment has taken shape through an initiative known as Wildcat Wednesdays. Held once a week, Wildcat Wednesday dedicates an…
Educator Pathways, Built With Purpose: Investing in Wilmington’s Educators and Students
Three years ago, when Melanie Santiago Rosado began her journey as an educator, working at Pulaski Early Education Center as an instructional paraprofessional, she knew she had a passion for leading in the classroom, but as a mother of three, working full-time, she wasn’t sure when or how she might be able to take the…
Six Months In: The Chill Room™ Initiative Continues to Transform Wilmington Classrooms
Since its official launch in March, the Wilmington Learning Collaborative’s (WLC) Chill Room™ Initiative has been quietly changing the way students and educators approach behavioral health at The Bayard School and Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy. The rooms, designed as safe, calming spaces where students can learn to manage stress and regulate emotions, have already become…
WLC Leaders Explore Innovative STEM Learning Spaces for Wilmington Students
The Wilmington Learning Collaborative (WLC) is taking some exciting steps to expand opportunities for students. Earlier this year, WLC school leaders and council members visited the Fluxspace Experience Center in Norristown, PA, to explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEM or STEAM) learning environments. The experience gave them a closer look at how thoughtfully…
The WLC Enters Year Three: The Commitment Year
Since its launch, the Wilmington Learning Collaborative has established a foundation rooted in careful planning, meaningful partnerships, and evidence-based strategies. From comprehensive analyses of teaching and learning to programs supporting student growth and educator development, these early efforts have created momentum for lasting change. The work has been deliberate, focusing not just on immediate outcomes…
How Harlan Elementary Built a Stronger School Community Through the House System
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…