Fig Education Lab

Interested in a free, research-backed curriculum that enhances self-awareness, empathy, and communication skills?
We offer this program free to schools participating in brief pre- and post-program surveys.
Email vitalvoices@figeducation.org for details.
#Freecurriculum #SocialEmotionalLearning

Blending developmental and goal-oriented mentoring helps students enhance their social-emotional skills, fosters a stronger sense of belonging, and boosts either attendance or academic achievement, depending on the focus. #MentoringMatters #StudentSuccess

Fig Education Lab collaborates with organizations to craft and design programs using a user-focused methodology. Emphasizing lasting outcomes, we provide guidance and training in each step of the implementation process. #Education #Innovation

Skill-Building Restorative Discipline Read how restorative practices improve school culture & counter exclusionary policies; a defined model named Collaborative Conversations can improve outcomes.

Schools need alternatives to punitive discipline, but implementing a successful restorative justice model can be challenging. Learn from a teen parent high school using one-on-one dialogue between students and teachers:

Wellbeing initiatives in schools often fail to close gaps for low-income students. But not at two public schools in Washington. Learn how they addressed wellbeing for all students - and teachers - through a whole-school approach. bit.ly/3CVhUAD

Fostering connections between students and school leaders boosts attendance and academic performance. Explore strategies for a school-based mentoring initiative to enhance student wellbeing and success. Learn more at: bit.ly/41UoKQg #StudentMentorship #EducationSuccess

A sign in a school that says "In case on one told you today: hello, you're doing great, you belong here, I believe in you, you're loved."

Happy Women's History Month!
We value and honor women educators and leaders.
Check out the @nationalwomenshistoryalliance toolkit for the 2025 theme:
Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations. bit.ly/3F8eJWN

Social Health: Wrap-Around School Services Schools can enhance wrap-around models by helping students and families build community relationships, skills, and knowledge for long-term success.

Learn how to implement an innovative approach to wrap-around school services. One school in Washington State not only gives students access to needed services but also builds on their skills, knowledge, and social capital through one-on-one coaching.

Catalyst Public Schools & Lumen High School prioritize the wellbeing of students, faculty, and leaders throughout their educational ecosystem. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3CVhUAD #StudentWellbeing #EducationalCare

School-wide wellbeing isn’t just possible—it’s happening.
Explore how two schools in Washington State are leading the charge in this powerful new report: https://bit.ly/4gTihtm

How can system leaders better create thriving learning communities?
💡 Include wellbeing measures in school accountability systems!
Read more about this recommendation and more at https://bit.ly/3CVhUAD

Promising Practices | Fig Education Lab For two and a half years, Fig Education and Datability Education Consulting studied how two public charter schools put practices in place to support the wellbeing of students, teachers, and staff.

Read a new report highlighting two public schools in Washington state and the promising practices they use to promote whole-school wellbeing:

How can schools better support adolescent wellbeing? Perspectives from Richmond, VA Adolescents in Richmond Virginia reflect on what school wellbeing means to them.

How can schools consistently and effectively support teen wellbeing, especially in under-resourced communities?

At Fig Education Lab, we listened and learned to students in a select group of schools in Richmond, Virginia.

Our new interview report is out now!
www.figeducation.org/summary/stud...

Fig Education Lab | Education research and design Fig Education Lab collaboratively researches and designs initiatives to help all learners lead lives that are personally fulfilling, socially connected, and economically secure.

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Passionate about collaborating with school leaders, educators, students, and the community to provide research and evaluation based solutions for a better learning experience.

Excited to delve into #Bsky with all of you!
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Check out our work at
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