Dinner, Screening, Discussion: Multiple Choice

• Thursday, February 5, 2026

• 6:00 PM 8:30 PM

• SSD North Tech (map)

Multiple Choice explores the complicated history of American education that's led to career prep being neglected in favor of a test-heavy, high-stress "college for all" philosophy and offers up an alternate vision that places students at the center of their learning. The film immerses viewers in Winchester's Innovation Center, where students explore diverse careers, collaborate, and master traditional and new-economy skills, offering an inspiring vision of kids finding joy in their learning as they create purposeful, prosperous future paths.

Get Ready to Rock Out and Give Back!

Join us for a night of fun, music, and philanthropy at our Music Bingo Fundraiser! 🎉

What's Music Bingo?

It's a unique twist on the classic game of bingo, where instead of numbers, you'll be listening to song snippets. The first person to identify the songs and mark their bingo card wins!

Why You Should Come:

• Fun for All Ages: Whether you're a music buff or just looking for a good time, this event is for everyone.

• Support a Great Cause: Proceeds from this event will benefit Connected Learning, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing resources and opportunities to collaborate in order to improve learning and teaching.

• Exciting Prizes: Win fun and silly prizes

• Fundraising Opportunities: 50/50, Heads/Tails, and more!

Mark Your Calendars:

Date: 2/7/26

Time: Doors 5:30, Event Starts at 6pm

Location: 808 N Mason Rd, Creve Coeur, MO 63141

Let's make a difference together, one song at a time! 🎶

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsor rounds, prizes, tables and more!

Learn More about sponsorship opportunities here.

Become a sponsor!

Email chris@clstl.org

Love & Literacy- Breakout Session Proposal

This summer, your favorite professional learning organizations are joining forces to host Love & Literacy: a conference for educators in grades K-16 on July 14 & 15, 2026. ConnectED Learning, Gateway Writing Project, the Language Arts Regional Consortium, and the Missouri Literacy Association invite you to share your love and expertise of literacy and teaching by submitting a proposal to present.

Specifically, we are seeking conference proposals that are 75 minutes in length and will appeal to a broad audience of teachers from elementary through high school. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Joy, love, and literacy

• Equity and social justice

• Providing access to diverse texts

• Reading intervention and access to complex texts for all readers

• Expanding the canon

• Argument, advocacy, and writing for real audiences

• Reading and composing digital texts

• Balancing whole class, small group, and independent reading

• Promoting informational text reading and writing

• Reading and writing across the curriculum

• Supporting independence, authenticity, and choice

• Teaching foundational reading skills

• Assessment and feedback

• AI and the literacy classroom

• Course specific session for high school

You can preview all components of the proposal application here: Breakout Session Proposal Contents

Conference Details

When:

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

8:30 am to 3:30 pm each day

Where:

Lindbergh High School

5000 Lindbergh Blvd

St. Louis, MO 63126 (map)

Presenter Perks:

Selected presenters will have their registration fees waived and receive a free Love & Literacy t-shirt!

Due Date:

Sessions Proposals are due by March 1st 

Join the planning team to create year 15 of our annual UNconference celebrating learning across the Midwest region!

Our theme this year is going to be decided by you, planned by all of us and made amazing by so many others we bring into our space and on our team.

Join us!

What is Edcamp?

Edcamps are free public events that leverage the knowledge and experiences of attendees by allowing educators to collaboratively determine topics for discussion the day of the event.

Learn More from Digital Promise

Goals of Edcamp

• Empower Educators: To empower educators to share their knowledge, learn from peers, and network with like-minded professionals.

• Foster Innovation: To encourage innovation and creativity in education by providing a platform for educators to explore new ideas and approaches.

• Build Community: To create a supportive and collaborative community of educators who can learn and grow together.

• Address Specific Needs: To address the specific needs and challenges of educators in a particular field or region.

• Promote Professional Growth: To help educators develop their professional skills and advance their careers.

Thursday, December 11th, 2025

Writing Instruction in the Age of AI

The impact of AI on education is an evolving discussion. Join in!

Gateway Writing Project will host a one-day workshop on writing instruction in the age of AI. The session will explore how AI has shifted the foundation of our work with students considering the writing process and the products we ask students to create. We will explore digital literacy, curriculum integration of AI, and strategies for engaging students in authentic writing.

We will collectively share our experiences in order to learn about the successes, challenges, possibilities, and limitations of AI in our work while upholding our values about the beauty and power of writing.

A 9-month fellowship that combines professional development with a cultural immersion experience in Mexico, specifically designed for educators working with multilingual students and families. The research behind it is compelling - cultural immersion paired with guided reflection is significantly more effective than traditional PD alone for developing cultural responsiveness.

SAVE THE DATE!

2026 Midwest Great Lakes Regional Conference

June 1-3, 2026
Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel St. Louis
191 Westport Plaza
St. Louis, MO

Call for Speakers

The 2026 Midwest Great Lakes Region conference committee is now accepting submissions for speaking engagements for the in person conference June 1-3, 2025 in St. Louis, MO.

Conference Theme: The Gateway: Schools for Tomorrow’s Learning

All speakers must be available to speak on all or any of the session days as sessions will be assigned time slots.

All speakers MUST register for the conference. A discount of$75will be offered to selected speakers for FULL conference registrations (does not apply to daily rates).No compensation will be provided for speaking, expenses, travel, or lodging.

Primary preference will be given to submissions:

• Related to the conference theme.

• Offer a fresh perspective.

• Are relevant and of interest.

• Have measurable and achievable learning objectives and call to action.

• Proposals that include students, teachers, or administrators.

Deadline for Proposals: January 30, 2026
Speakers notified on/about: February 18, 2026

If you'd like to nominate someone for our "Feature a Teacher" Friday, fill out the google form below!

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