Investing in Teachers to Transform Schools

Creating a Better World Through Curiosity, Critical Thinking, and Connection

Increasing global instability, and the unique challenges faced by schools in Washington, DC—the epicenter of the current political climate in the United States—have made things exceptionally difficult for the educators and students in the Inspired Teaching community.

Which is why at Inspired Teaching we’ve doubled down on our commitment to supporting curiosity, critical thinking, and connection in DC and around the world. During the first months of 2026, Inspired Teaching has strengthened relationships and expanded authentically engaging learning opportunities through:

• In-classroom observations, school-wide professional development workshops, and ongoing one-on-one support of Inspired Teaching Fellows
• Online professional learning workshops to increase access to Inspired Teaching strategies and tools for teachers everywhere
• In-person workshops in communities outside of DC — including Nayarit, Mexico Chicago, IL, and Baltimore, MD—to strengthen understanding and adopting of the Inspired Teaching Approach
• Community events to connect classroom teachers and other educators across DC for resource sharing and relationship building
• Steady school- and city-wide Speak Truth sessions to equip students with skills necessary for respectful, informed, and effective communication, including two special sessions in New Orleans
• Cultivating a growing library of expert voices in Inspired Teaching Curiosity Challenge and Hooray For Monday interviews

After more than 30 years of doing this work, I know that uncertainty is one of the few certainties we can count on. I also know that Inspired Teaching is what teachers need to navigate that uncertainty, avoid burnout, and authentically engage students—the leaders of the future who will be tasked with creating a better world for us all.