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The Engineering Navigator is a prototype AI-powered platform that connects students, families, and educators to engineering opportunities across the U.S. To show the power of this tool, we're focusing on North Carolina, where we're mapping local events and programs to show what's possible when communities are connected.
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72 literacy Events Found
In-Person: Next Chapter Book Club In-Person
The Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club that welcomes adolescents and adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities to read, learn, make friends & have fun. Anyone 16 & over can participate, no matter their reading level. Winter/Spring Session begins February 4 and runs through May 13. Meets weekly in-person at the library from 4:00-5:00 pm. This session will be reading from Tom Fish & Jillian Ober's 'Something's Brewing: short stories & plays for everyone'. Multiple meeting dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 2026.
Henrietta Hankin Branch Library
Free
3/4/26
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4
In-Person: Next Chapter Book Club In-Person
Recurring
The Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club that welcomes adolescents and adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities to read, learn, make friends & have fun. Anyone 16 & over can participate, no matter their reading level. Winter/Spring Session begins February 4 and runs through May 13. Meets weekly in-person at the library from 4:00-5:00 pm. This session will be reading from Tom Fish & Jillian Ober's 'Something's Brewing: short stories & plays for everyone'. Multiple meeting dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 2026.
Free
In-Person
Mar 4, 9:00 PM ET
Book Club
Reading
Literacy
Intellectual Disabilities
Developmental Disabilities
Community
Adults
Adolescents
Inclusive
Chester County
Library Program
02-15-2026
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Cursive Club - In-person
Ever wondered how to sign your name? Or how to write in fancy letters? Come to the Cursive Club to practice writing in script! Meet in the Program Room from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. This program meets on the first Wednesdays of the month - 11/5/25, 12/3/25, 1/7/26, 2/4/26, 3/4/26, and 4/1/26. For 5th to 12th graders. Registration is not required.
Olney Library
Free
3/4/26
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4
Cursive Club - In-person
Recurring
Ever wondered how to sign your name? Or how to write in fancy letters? Come to the Cursive Club to practice writing in script! Meet in the Program Room from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. This program meets on the first Wednesdays of the month - 11/5/25, 12/3/25, 1/7/26, 2/4/26, 3/4/26, and 4/1/26. For 5th to 12th graders. Registration is not required.
Free
In-Person
Mar 4, 9:00 PM ET
02-11-2026
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Celebrate Read Across America with Clifford the Big Red Dog
Celebrate Read Across America at the library! Montgomery County Public Libraries and the Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA) Heyman Interages Center are celebrating Read Across America Week with one-on-one reading opportunities and a meet-and-greet with Clifford the Big Red Dog. Children can read one-on-one with a trained JCA volunteer or have a story read to them. First 40 children to read with a volunteer receive a FREE Clifford book. Located in 5th floor conference room. No advanced registration needed - drop-in event.
Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library
Free event
3/4/26
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4
Celebrate Read Across America with Clifford the Big Red Dog
Celebrate Read Across America at the library! Montgomery County Public Libraries and the Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA) Heyman Interages Center are celebrating Read Across America Week with one-on-one reading opportunities and a meet-and-greet with Clifford the Big Red Dog. Children can read one-on-one with a trained JCA volunteer or have a story read to them. First 40 children to read with a volunteer receive a FREE Clifford book. Located in 5th floor conference room. No advanced registration needed - drop-in event.
Free event
In-Person
Mar 4, 10:00 PM ET
Reading
Literacy
Children
Volunteers
Library
Educational
Character Meet And Greet
Read Across America
02-13-2026
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ELA Extravaganza
The ELA Extravaganza is a reimagined version of Villa's Spelling Bee, celebrating literacy for 6th and 7th grade girls. Led by Villa's English faculty and students, participants engage in hands-on ELA sessions highlighting collaboration, creativity, and the joy of language. Event runs from 8:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with parent ceremony at 11:00 a.m. Schools can send up to 5 students (all female). Requires both school registration and individual student participation agreements.
Villa Joseph Marie High School
Free - Light sna...
Free - Light snacks provided
3/6/26
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6
ELA Extravaganza
The ELA Extravaganza is a reimagined version of Villa's Spelling Bee, celebrating literacy for 6th and 7th grade girls. Led by Villa's English faculty and students, participants engage in hands-on ELA sessions highlighting collaboration, creativity, and the joy of language. Event runs from 8:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with parent ceremony at 11:00 a.m. Schools can send up to 5 students (all female). Requires both school registration and individual student participation agreements.
Free - Light sna...
Free - Light snacks provided
In-Person
Mar 6, 1:15 PM ET
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Literacy
English
Language Arts
Spelling
Collaboration
Creativity
Middle School
Girls Education
Academic Competition
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02-08-2026
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Pearson Testing In-Person
Recurring in-person Pearson testing sessions held every Friday from March 6, 2026 through June 19, 2026. Additional dates include: March 13, 20, 27; April 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; June 5, 12, 19, 2026.
Harrop Room, Phoenixville Library
Free
3/6/26
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6
Pearson Testing In-Person
Recurring
Recurring in-person Pearson testing sessions held every Friday from March 6, 2026 through June 19, 2026. Additional dates include: March 13, 20, 27; April 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; June 5, 12, 19, 2026.
Free
In-Person
Mar 6, 2026
02-13-2026
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Mentor Session: Alyssa Strachan-Hamilton
Topics covered include: Student-Centered Leadership - Designing systems & routines that center student voice, ownership, & community in every classroom; Data-Informed Differentiation - Using qualitative & quantitative data to plan responsive instruction that meets diverse learner needs; Instructional Coaching & Teacher Growth - Supporting educators through actionable feedback, collaborative planning, & sustainable improvement cycles; Literacy Strategy & Curriculum Design - Crafting culturally responsive, rigorous literacy experiences that drive engagement, critical thinking, & meaningful outcomes
Hilton Austin Downtown - Room 410
Free
3/9/26
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9
Mentor Session: Alyssa Strachan-Hamilton
Topics covered include: Student-Centered Leadership - Designing systems & routines that center student voice, ownership, & community in every classroom; Data-Informed Differentiation - Using qualitative & quantitative data to plan responsive instruction that meets diverse learner needs; Instructional Coaching & Teacher Growth - Supporting educators through actionable feedback, collaborative planning, & sustainable improvement cycles; Literacy Strategy & Curriculum Design - Crafting culturally responsive, rigorous literacy experiences that drive engagement, critical thinking, & meaningful outcomes
Free
In-Person
Mar 9, 4:00 PM ET
Education
Literacy
Teaching
Mentorship
Data Analysis
Curriculum Design
Instructional Coaching
Student-Centered Learning
Educational Technology
02-08-2026
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Literacy&Justice 4 All: Language Nutrition in Early Learning
This interactive session explores the power of early language exposure in shaping brain development and lifelong learning. Participants will learn how rich, responsive interactions serve as 'language nutrition,' fueling cognitive growth in young children. We will discuss key concepts of early brain development, foundational language skills, and how adopting a coaching mindset encourages families to support children's communication with our 4 new TWMB partners: Rainbow House, Ethne Health, Center for Black Women's Wellness and Atlanta Birth Center.
The Westin Austin Downtown - Strait
Free
3/9/26
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9
Literacy&Justice 4 All: Language Nutrition in Early Learning
This interactive session explores the power of early language exposure in shaping brain development and lifelong learning. Participants will learn how rich, responsive interactions serve as 'language nutrition,' fueling cognitive growth in young children. We will discuss key concepts of early brain development, foundational language skills, and how adopting a coaching mindset encourages families to support children's communication with our 4 new TWMB partners: Rainbow House, Ethne Health, Center for Black Women's Wellness and Atlanta Birth Center.
Free
In-Person
Mar 9, 9:00 PM ET
Early Childhood Education
Brain Development
Language Development
Literacy
Cognitive Science
Educational Research
Child Development
02-08-2026
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Literacy&Justice 4 All: Language Nutrition in Early Learning
The Westin Austin Downtown - Strait
Free
3/9/26
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Mar
9
Literacy&Justice 4 All: Language Nutrition in Early Learning
Free
In-Person
Mar 9, 9:00 PM ET
02-08-2026
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Literacy&Justice 4 All: Language Nutrition in Early Learning
The Westin Austin Downtown - Strait
Free
3/9/26
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Mar
9
Literacy&Justice 4 All: Language Nutrition in Early Learning
Free
In-Person
Mar 9, 9:00 PM ET
02-08-2026
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ALP - ESL Day Class In-Person
The Adult Literacy Program offers free ESL, GED, and Citizenship classes. These classes are in-person, hybrid, or on Zoom. Classes are held during the day and in the evening. Classes run on the academic calendar year, from late August to early June. This program supports Basic Literacy as defined by the PA Forward Star Program. Recurring class meets every Monday from March 9 through June 8, 2026 (with some exceptions).
Kennett Library - Chestnut Classroom (1st Floor)
Free
3/9/26
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Mar
9
ALP - ESL Day Class In-Person
Recurring
The Adult Literacy Program offers free ESL, GED, and Citizenship classes. These classes are in-person, hybrid, or on Zoom. Classes are held during the day and in the evening. Classes run on the academic calendar year, from late August to early June. This program supports Basic Literacy as defined by the PA Forward Star Program. Recurring class meets every Monday from March 9 through June 8, 2026 (with some exceptions).
Free
In-Person
Mar 9, 3:00 PM ET
Esl
English As Second Language
Adult Education
Literacy
Ged
Citizenship
Academic Program
Language Learning
Chester County Library System
02-13-2026
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Hatchlings - Parent Workshop
Expectant & new parents, please join us for a 3-session workshop (3/9, 3/16, & 3/23) to learn ways to support baby's development with playful early learning activities. This interactive early literacy program includes books, songs, rhymes, and fun activities. Each session focuses on different aspects: Session 1: Baby's Brain (March 9), Session 2: Read, Talk and Sing with Baby (March 16), Session 3: Building a Routine (March 23). Families receive a FREE tote bag with book, toy, and song book. Limited to expectant parents and families with babies 0-4 months old. Made possible with help from Friends of the Library and Mother Goose on the Loose.
Quince Orchard Library
Free
3/9/26
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Mar
9
Hatchlings - Parent Workshop
Expectant & new parents, please join us for a 3-session workshop (3/9, 3/16, & 3/23) to learn ways to support baby's development with playful early learning activities. This interactive early literacy program includes books, songs, rhymes, and fun activities. Each session focuses on different aspects: Session 1: Baby's Brain (March 9), Session 2: Read, Talk and Sing with Baby (March 16), Session 3: Building a Routine (March 23). Families receive a FREE tote bag with book, toy, and song book. Limited to expectant parents and families with babies 0-4 months old. Made possible with help from Friends of the Library and Mother Goose on the Loose.
Free
In-Person
Mar 9, 9:00 PM ET
Early Childhood Development
Literacy
Parenting
Brain Development
Reading
Child Development
Educational Workshop
Infant Learning
02-13-2026
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Read to a Dog
Build confidence and read one-on-one with a therapy dog! For kids ages 5-10 who have some ability to read aloud on their own. In person registration is required the day of the program. We have a limited number of available time slots. Readers can sign up for a time slot starting at 4:15 p.m. at the Information Desk. Each reader will have ten minutes to read one-on-one with the therapy dog. This program is in partnership with Pet Partners.
Gaithersburg Library
Free
3/9/26
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Mar
9
Read to a Dog
Build confidence and read one-on-one with a therapy dog! For kids ages 5-10 who have some ability to read aloud on their own. In person registration is required the day of the program. We have a limited number of available time slots. Readers can sign up for a time slot starting at 4:15 p.m. at the Information Desk. Each reader will have ten minutes to read one-on-one with the therapy dog. This program is in partnership with Pet Partners.
Free
In-Person
Mar 9, 9:45 PM ET
02-13-2026
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SERP Stories: When Teens Can't, Won't, & Don't Read: What We Can Do
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waterloo Ballroom 3
Free
3/10/26
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Mar
10
SERP Stories: When Teens Can't, Won't, & Don't Read: What We Can Do
Free
In-Person
Mar 10, 6:00 PM ET
02-08-2026
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SERP Stories: When Teens Can't, Won't, & Don't Read: What We Can Do
Kids don't learn basketball by doing worksheets about basketball... yet many reading programs rely on isolated rote skills practice. What if we built interventions that made students WANT to read again? Join a live recording of the SERP Stories podcast (launched July 2025). We will illuminate a missing strand in the Science of Reading: engagement. Hear from researchers and educators who center motivation, identity, and agency alongside rigor, and walk away with ideas to re-engage adolescent readers with wonder and purpose.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waterloo Ballroom 3
Free
3/10/26
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Mar
10
SERP Stories: When Teens Can't, Won't, & Don't Read: What We Can Do
Kids don't learn basketball by doing worksheets about basketball... yet many reading programs rely on isolated rote skills practice. What if we built interventions that made students WANT to read again? Join a live recording of the SERP Stories podcast (launched July 2025). We will illuminate a missing strand in the Science of Reading: engagement. Hear from researchers and educators who center motivation, identity, and agency alongside rigor, and walk away with ideas to re-engage adolescent readers with wonder and purpose.
Free
In-Person
Mar 10, 6:00 PM ET
Literacy
Education Research
Reading Science
Adolescent Learning
Motivation
Engagement
Podcast Recording
Sxsw
Educational Intervention
02-08-2026
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SERP Stories: When Teens Can't, Won't, & Don't Read: What We Can Do
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waterloo Ballroom 3
Free
3/10/26
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Mar
10
SERP Stories: When Teens Can't, Won't, & Don't Read: What We Can Do
Free
In-Person
Mar 10, 6:00 PM ET
02-08-2026
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SERP Stories: When Teens Can't, Won't, & Don't Read: What We Can Do
SERP (Strategic Education Research Partnership) podcast discussion on teen reading challenges and educational solutions
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waterloo Ballroom 3
Free
3/10/26
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Mar
10
SERP Stories: When Teens Can't, Won't, & Don't Read: What We Can Do
SERP (Strategic Education Research Partnership) podcast discussion on teen reading challenges and educational solutions
Free
In-Person
Mar 10, 6:00 PM ET
02-08-2026
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SERP Stories: When Teens Can't, Won't, & Don't Read: What We Can Do
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waterloo Ballroom 3
Free
3/10/26
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Mar
10
SERP Stories: When Teens Can't, Won't, & Don't Read: What We Can Do
Free
In-Person
Mar 10, 6:00 PM ET
Reading Education
Literacy
Teen Education
Educational Research
Serp
Student Engagement
Podcast
Reading Comprehension
02-08-2026
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SERP Stories: When Teens Can't, Won't, & Don't Read: What We Can Do
Kids don't learn basketball by doing worksheets about basketball... yet many reading programs rely on isolated rote skills practice. What if we built interventions that made students WANT to read again? Join a live recording of the SERP Stories podcast (launched July 2025). We will illuminate a missing strand in the Science of Reading: engagement. Hear from researchers and educators who center motivation, identity, and agency alongside rigor, and walk away with ideas to re-engage adolescent readers with wonder and purpose.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waterloo Ballroom 3
Free
3/10/26
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Mar
10
SERP Stories: When Teens Can't, Won't, & Don't Read: What We Can Do
Kids don't learn basketball by doing worksheets about basketball... yet many reading programs rely on isolated rote skills practice. What if we built interventions that made students WANT to read again? Join a live recording of the SERP Stories podcast (launched July 2025). We will illuminate a missing strand in the Science of Reading: engagement. Hear from researchers and educators who center motivation, identity, and agency alongside rigor, and walk away with ideas to re-engage adolescent readers with wonder and purpose.
Free
In-Person
Mar 10, 6:00 PM ET
Literacy
Reading
Education Research
Adolescent Learning
Science Of Reading
Student Engagement
Educational Psychology
Podcast
Sxsw
02-08-2026
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SERP Stories: When Teens Can't, Won't, & Don't Read: What We Can Do
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waterloo Ballroom 3
Free
3/10/26
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Mar
10
SERP Stories: When Teens Can't, Won't, & Don't Read: What We Can Do
Free
In-Person
Mar 10, 6:00 PM ET
02-08-2026
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Missouri River Regional Library and ABLE Used Book Sale
One of the largest used book sales in the Midwest featuring over 100,000 items including books, movies, music, and puzzles. Items sorted by age, genre, and Dewey Decimal categories. Proceeds benefit Missouri River Regional Library and ABLE (Adult Basic Literacy Education).
St. Martins Knights of Columbus Hall
$0.50 - Prices r...
$0.50 - Prices range from 50 cents to $4, Preview sale $10 adults/$5 kids, Friday half-price, Saturday $5 per box
3/11/26
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11
Missouri River Regional Library and ABLE Used Book Sale
One of the largest used book sales in the Midwest featuring over 100,000 items including books, movies, music, and puzzles. Items sorted by age, genre, and Dewey Decimal categories. Proceeds benefit Missouri River Regional Library and ABLE (Adult Basic Literacy Education).
$0.50 - Prices r...
$0.50 - Prices range from 50 cents to $4, Preview sale $10 adults/$5 kids, Friday half-price, Saturday $5 per box
In-Person
Mar 11, 10:00 PM ET
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01-17-2026
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Book Crew - for Kindergarten & 1st graders
White Oak Library's Book Crew is just right for beginner readers in grades K-1. Each month we will read a book together, talk about it and do a fun activity inspired by the book. Copies will be available for checkout at the meeting. Book Crew does not teach reading, rather it is meant to introduce kids to some awesome books, get them excited about books and reading, and help them develop social skills through interaction with their peers. This is an independent learning experience. Parents and caregivers will not be present in the program room but must remain in the library building during the program. 14 seats remaining.
White Oak Library
Free
3/11/26
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Mar
11
Book Crew - for Kindergarten & 1st graders
White Oak Library's Book Crew is just right for beginner readers in grades K-1. Each month we will read a book together, talk about it and do a fun activity inspired by the book. Copies will be available for checkout at the meeting. Book Crew does not teach reading, rather it is meant to introduce kids to some awesome books, get them excited about books and reading, and help them develop social skills through interaction with their peers. This is an independent learning experience. Parents and caregivers will not be present in the program room but must remain in the library building during the program. 14 seats remaining.
Free
In-Person
Mar 11, 10:00 PM ET
02-13-2026
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No Shelf Control! - A Book Club for Grades 4-6
A book club for grades 4-6 discussing "Property of the Rebel Librarian" by Allison Varnes. This month's discussion focuses on middle school readers and censorship. The book explores themes of intellectual freedom when a community removes books from a school library and students work to secretly access banned books. Participants can borrow the book with a specially prepared reading guide from the library or access it as an e-book through Libby app. The program features interactive discussions and hands-on activities related to the book's themes. Over the school year, the club reads books from various genres including realistic fiction, mystery, humor, science fiction, fantasy, and adventure.
Connie Morella Library
Free
3/11/26
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Mar
11
No Shelf Control! - A Book Club for Grades 4-6
A book club for grades 4-6 discussing "Property of the Rebel Librarian" by Allison Varnes. This month's discussion focuses on middle school readers and censorship. The book explores themes of intellectual freedom when a community removes books from a school library and students work to secretly access banned books. Participants can borrow the book with a specially prepared reading guide from the library or access it as an e-book through Libby app. The program features interactive discussions and hands-on activities related to the book's themes. Over the school year, the club reads books from various genres including realistic fiction, mystery, humor, science fiction, fantasy, and adventure.
Free
In-Person
Mar 11, 12:30 AM ET
Reading
Book Club
Literacy
Literature Discussion
Censorship
Intellectual Freedom
Elementary Education
Middle Grade Fiction
02-15-2026
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In Search of Hope: Teaching Climate Emotions Through Story
Climate change impacts students not just physically, but emotionally as well. This session introduces the H.O.P.E. Framework (Healing Opportunities for Processing Eco-Grief), a practical, story-based approach for helping teachers and students recognize and respond to climate emotions. Rooted in hope theory and literature, the framework offers tools to spark meaningful conversations and build emotional resilience. Participants will explore current research, hear from educators using the approach, and leave with ready-to-use resources for emotionally responsive climate education.
Courtyard Marriott - Brazos I-III
Free
3/12/26
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Mar
12
In Search of Hope: Teaching Climate Emotions Through Story
Climate change impacts students not just physically, but emotionally as well. This session introduces the H.O.P.E. Framework (Healing Opportunities for Processing Eco-Grief), a practical, story-based approach for helping teachers and students recognize and respond to climate emotions. Rooted in hope theory and literature, the framework offers tools to spark meaningful conversations and build emotional resilience. Participants will explore current research, hear from educators using the approach, and leave with ready-to-use resources for emotionally responsive climate education.
Free
In-Person
Mar 12, 9:00 PM ET
Climate Change
Environmental Science
Education
Emotional Resilience
Stem Education
Literacy
Research
Teaching Methods
Workshop
Sxsw
02-08-2026
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Author Visit-Marie Boyd
Author visit event at Midway Elementary School from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM local time.
Midway Elementary School
Free
3/13/26
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Mar
13
Author Visit-Marie Boyd
Author visit event at Midway Elementary School from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM local time.
Free
In-Person
Mar 13, 1:00 PM ET
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01-17-2026
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Children's Storytime
Join us for story time in our children's department at 11 AM.
Barnes & Noble Greenville NC
Free
3/14/26
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Mar
14
Children's Storytime
Join us for story time in our children's department at 11 AM.
Free
In-Person
Mar 14, 4:00 PM ET
02-10-2026
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