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Scott Meech

@smeech

Retired Executive Director https://xitter.gq/t.co/s0c2Av42IY, Principal Winfield 34, Apple LE, Director of Technology

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Joined March 2007
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Whose care for learners deserves a wider audience? We're always looking for new stories of educators and community members going above and beyond. Send us a DM and tell us about them. championsoflearning.com/
Illustrated collage of books, electronics, solar panels and a river behind a white card reading: There is a reason it’s called Champions of Learning and not Teaching. championsoflearning.com

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Rachel Cosford, Roger Daybutch and Ben Teskey connect students with salmon, local waterways and Indigenous Knowledges through a year-long learning experience. championsoflearning.com/?p=8… Conceptual AI-generated illustration.
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Some people leave you feeling more hopeful. Meet people going above and beyond to help others learn. Welcome their stories—and a few new possibilities—into your inbox. championsoflearning.com/subs…
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Erika Vázquez and fellow educators help children and families create books and songs in Ch’ol through Laklumal. Explore learning shaped by community knowledge. championsoflearning.com/?p=8… Conceptual AI-generated illustration.
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Purpose: noticing a need and responding. Tyler Brickley’s Kindness Mob invites people to offer genuine encouragement in their own words. What could move your learning community to act? championsoflearning.com/2026…
Tyler Brickley Gives Online Kindness Somewhere to Begin

Tyler Brickley Gives Online Kindness Somewhere to Begin

Through The Kindness Mob, Tyler Brickley invites people to notice another person’s work and offer genuine encouragement in their own words.

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A little goodness belongs in your inbox. Educators are making a difference every day. Get true stories of their impact and practical ideas in the Champions of Learning newsletter. Subscribe: newsletter.championsoflearni…
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Curiosity opens possibilities. Chris Monsour brings his experiences in research and conservation into classroom science. What are you exploring that could spark a question for students? championsoflearning.com/2026…
Chris Monsour Keeps Exploring So His Students Can See Further - Champions of Learning

Chris Monsour Keeps Exploring So His Students Can See Further - Champions of Learning

Chris Monsour brings firsthand conservation and research experiences into classroom science, connecting his continuing curiosity with opportunities for students to understand the wider world.

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Have you had a chance to read this one? Meet Juliano Saccomani and the care behind their work in learning. championsoflearning.com/2026…
Juliano Saccomani Brings the Portuguese-Speaking World Into His Classroom

Juliano Saccomani Brings the Portuguese-Speaking World Into His Classroom

Juliano Saccomani creates immersive cultural experiences that let Portuguese students explore places, make observations and ask their own questions.

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Professionalism makes demanding learning accessible. Adam Davenport uses ice cream and low-cost materials to help students investigate quantum science. Thoughtful preparation makes the difference. championsoflearning.com/2026…
An Ice Cream Hard Drive: Opening Quantum Science to Chicago Students

An Ice Cream Hard Drive: Opening Quantum Science to Chicago Students

Adam Davenport uses ice cream, low-cost materials, and thoughtful lesson design to help Chicago high school students explore quantum science and the possibilities taking shape in their neighborhood…

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A little goodness belongs in your inbox. Educators are making a difference every day. Get true stories of their impact and practical ideas in the Champions of Learning newsletter. Subscribe: newsletter.championsoflearni…
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We’re on a mission to bring a little more goodness into everyone’s world by sharing the stories of educators who go above and beyond. Their dedication makes the world a better place, and their stories deserve to be told. championsoflearning.com/news…
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Newsletter Archive

Newsletter Archive Catch up on Champions of Learning: educator stories, connected resources, and ideas to carry into your own setting.Subscribe October 18–24, 2026 Nine stories of learning, contrib…

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Paul Hamilton@PaulHamilton8Oct 17
Thanks so much for the write up and share of what I have been doing across the US in the last couple of years @smeech .Much appreciated. championsoflearning.com/2026…
Paul Hamilton Helps Young People Turn Their Ideas into Something Worth Sharing

Paul Hamilton Helps Young People Turn Their Ideas into Something Worth Sharing

From Chicago student projects to spatial imaging and AI, Paul Hamilton creates opportunities for learners to develop, examine and share their own ideas.

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Thanks so much for the write up and share of what I have been doing across the US in the last couple of years Scott Meech .Much appreciated. https://lnkd.in/g5qSZjHE

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Mirjana Mihok Helps Children Turn Family Knowledge into Community Care championsoflearning.com/2026… via @ChampOfLearning
Mirjana Mihok Helps Children Turn Family Knowledge into Community Care

Mirjana Mihok Helps Children Turn Family Knowledge into Community Care

In Serbia, Mirjana Mihok and her collaborators connect children’s learning with nature, family knowledge, and opportunities to contribute to their community.

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Stuart Duncan@autismfatherOct 10
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Built a Minecraft Community Where Children With Autism Could Belong

Built a Minecraft Community Where Children With Autism Could Belong

After hearing parents describe bullying on public servers, Duncan created Autcraft, a community designed to help their children feel welcome, play together, and learn.

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Great conversations today with aspiring and early-career educators at our free Teach Different workshop. I remember the dread when I’d tell a new teacher, “You need to call the parent.” We expect people to communicate, but do we teach them how? IDEAIllinois.org
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IDEA@ideaillinoisSep 28
IDEAcon is built by educators, for educators. Our small nonprofit staff and volunteers work to keep it affordable. Presenters attend free, and early bird options start at $125 through Dec. 12. Register: ideail.org/attendIDEAcon27 #IDEAcon #ideail #edtech
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