During the February Challenger Chat, the Headquarters team discussed the rollout of an updated program reporting form and the new data dashboards that will illustrate your program reach and impact. Listen to the recording here: Zoom Recording Passcode: D5=JO6Nh
During the March Challenger Chat, we discussed ideas for the 2024 Annual Conference taking place August 5-7 in Colorado Springs, CO. To listen to the recording, use the link and passcode below. Zoom Recording Passcode: vQ2@RLxE
The total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The total solar eclipse will begin over the South Pacific Ocean. Weather permitting, the first location in continental North America that will experience totality is Mexico’s Pacific coast at around 11:07 a.m. PDT.
Join Michela Taylor and Michael Cruz for open office hours to answer any questions regarding the new data collection process for Challenger Learning Centers. Join Zoom Meeting: https://challenger-org.zoom.us/j/82938753435?pwd=6j48cyHnR5DycmuTbeWRP3Qdu01tpO.1 Meeting ID: 829 3875 3435 Passcode: 224833
During the April Challenger Chat on Bilingual Access, Andre Montañez Berrios, Challenger Center’s Bilingual Program Manager, provided an update on translated missions and facilitated a conversation to understand bilingual needs from Challenger Learning Centers. Download the slides and view the Zoom Recording (Passcode: %?lmYL1V)
Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for the special education session on NASA’s Earth and Climate Missions on May 20th, 2024. Attendees learned about NASA’s priorities, how to connect with the International Space Station (ISS) and its crew, new climate-focused educational resources that can be used with students, ways to contribute […]
Thank you to everyone who attended the Earth Odyssey Overview. Lauren Goff and Emily Apgar from the HQ education team and Thaddeus Taylor, a former Challenger Learning Center Flight Director, introduced the newest Challenger Center Mission, Earth Odyssey. The team discussed the creation process, storyline, learning objectives, and resources associated with the new SIM3+ Mission. […]
During this meeting Paula Dorfman and Valerie Fitton-Kane from Challenger Center Headquarters guided attendees through the Theory of Change, a transformative framework that measures the impact of our Center missions. This powerful tool enables Challenger Learning Centers to effectively demonstrate the value of their programs to key stakeholders. Access presentation slides Zoom Recording Link Passcode: Z6^i+=48
As we prepare to launch Earth Odyssey, please join us for a conversation with WUSA9 Meteorologist and Climate Reporter Kaitlyn McGrath, who will discuss ways to speak with students about climate change. About Kaitlyn: https://www.kaitlynannemcgrath.com/ Link to Register
Join James McCabe and Andre Montañez Berrios from Challenger Center Headquarters as they explore the new virtual mission, Observation Earth. The team will discuss the creation process, storyline, learning objectives, and resources associated with the new virtual Mission. Join Zoom Meeting: https://challenger-org.zoom.us/j/87916511935?pwd=coWiwbZg4P31QbXtEagYvEPIqMabIx.1 Meeting ID: 879 1651 1935 Passcode: 033590
Annual in-person meeting of Challenger Learning Centers
Join us for the August Challenger Chat, where we will discuss a wide variety of topics including: growth and program expansion; recruiting and engaging talent; student/ school outreach tactic, and software and technology. Join Zoom Meeting: https://challenger-org.zoom.us/j/83724423350?pwd=LbSvZpqkCHPxe0JZjy2f39GVw9VI8t.1 Meeting ID: 837 2442 3350 Passcode: 222620