What is research ED?

The goal of researchED is to bridge the gap between research and practice in education. Researchers, teachers, and policy makers come together for a day of information-sharing and myth-busting.

We aim to to bring together as many parties affected by educational research – e.g. teachers, academics, researchers, policy makers, teacher-trainers – in order to establish healthy relationships where field-specific expertise is pooled usefully.

At a researchED event, there are rounds of sessions. Each session is 40 minutes long. Attendees build their own day using the timetable and program that is released a couple of weeks before the day of the event.

researchED events have been hosted around world including in London, Amsterdam, Denver, New York, Philadelphia, Cape Town, Chile, Dubai, Geneva, Melbourne, Toronto and many more!

Ignite your teaching. Connect with innovators. Transform your classroom.

Join us for a high-energy day of professional learning designed by educators, for educators. Whether you are a classroom teacher, an administrator, or an EdTech leader, this is your opportunity to explore the latest Google for Education strategies and collaborate with a vibrant community of peers from across the St. Louis region and beyond.

Get Ready to Power Up Your PowerSchool Skills!

Join us for the 2nd Annual Statewide PowerSchool User Group Conference on November 2, 2026, at the beautiful Hilton Garden Inn Columbia! Connect with fellow PowerSchool users from across the state, share best practices, and gain invaluable insights to maximize your PowerSchool experience.

This is your chance to:

Network: Build lasting connections with other PowerSchool professionals.
Stay Compliant: Get up-to-date on the latest compliance updates.
Dive Deep: Participate in engaging networking breakout sessions.
Enjoy: A fantastic venue with a special room rate of just $110! (Hilton Garden Inn Columbia
3300 Vandiver Dr, Columbia, MO 65202 US)

Nine PBS invites you to join us on Wednesday, June 10, in the Bayer Studio at Nine PBS for an opportunity to connect with fellow education leaders and engage in meaningful conversation about how we can best serve the children in our region.

As part of our ongoing commitment to education, we are also excited to share something new with you: the Nine PBS Learning League. The Learning League is a bold new identity that brings together the long-standing work Nine PBS has done to support early learners, caregivers, and educators across the St. Louis region. United under this shared brand, we are positioning ourselves to expand our impact in the years ahead.

Powered by the Learning League, our goal is to double the number of learners we serve over the next three years—working alongside trusted partners like you to ensure children across our region have every opportunity to thrive.

This gathering will provide space to share insights, discuss pressing needs, and explore how we can better align our collective efforts in support of learners and educators throughout our community.

Please join us for a thoughtful discussion and lunch at Nine PBS. Your perspective is vital, and we look forward to learning together.

Wednesday, June 10

2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Nine PBS

3655 Olive Street

St. Louis, MO 63108

June 12, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center, Kirkwood, MO (11715 Cragwold Rd, Kirkwood, MO 63122)

A professional development opportunity for school leaders about nature, health, and academics. Access to nature boosts student well‑being, strengthens educator resilience, and improves outcomes across school communities. This symposium brings Missouri education leaders together to explore evidence-driven, cross‑sector strategies that support healthier, more effective learning systems. The Missouri Department of Conservation created this event to serve the educational community in accordance with MDC’s strategic plan to optimize health and wellness for all living beings. By integrating nature with education, we hope to provide benefits to students’ mental and physical health that will encourage a lifelong connection to the outdoors.

The Goal:
This event, hosted by MDC and Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF), is envisioned to incorporate a wide range of information toward cultivating healthier children, adults and communities by inspiring practical action partnerships within educational communities.

Intended Audience:
School superintendents, school administrators, curriculum coordinators, principals, teachers, education professors, community leaders, nonformal educators, etc.

Sessions will cover connecting outdoor learning with curriculum goals across subjects; creating safe and healthy outdoor spaces; supporting students with diverse needs; resources for linking nature, mental and physical health, and education; and more! A boxed lunch is included with your registration.

Featured Speakers:

Dr. Margie Vandeven, Education Branch Chief, Missouri Department of Conservation
Dr. Maya Moody, MD Pediatric Medicine Missouri Baptist Medical Center and Mercy Hospital St. Louis.
Dr. Sharonica L. Hardin-Bartley, PhD, PHR Superintendent, The School District of University City.

African and African American Studies (AFAS) at Washington University in St. Louis is now accepting applications for the 2026 Black Studies Summer Institute for High School Educators, July 13-17 and July 20-22, 2026.

The Institute is open to high school administrators and teachers from the St. Louis metropolitan region who incorporate aspects of Black culture, history, and literature in their curriculum or teach AP/African American Studies. The Institute centers St. Louis as the focal point for exploring various themes related to African and African American Studies and aims to create a network of high school educators dedicated to the teaching of these topics.

Upon completion of the Institute, participants will gain the distinction of becoming Institute Fellows, granting them invitations to engage in year-round activities. There is no cost for the Institute.

The application deadline is Friday, May 8th, 2026. More information about the Institute and the application can be found at here.

Questions or inquiries can be directed to Gabrielle Weeden, at weeden@wustl.edu.

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Kleki - Surprisingly powerful browser-based painting app.
Old Maps Online - Search historical maps by location and time period.
What Font Is This? - Upload a screenshot of a font, and this site will try to tell you what it is.
Every Time Zone - See all the timezones in the world laid out graphically. Useful for keeping them all straight.
Food Mood - Create unique fusion recipes by combining two cuisines with Google AI.

Have you “followed” or “liked” our pages?

What is research ED?

The goal of researchED is to bridge the gap between research and practice in education. Researchers, teachers, and policy makers come together for a day of information-sharing and myth-busting.

We aim to to bring together as many parties affected by educational research – e.g. teachers, academics, researchers, policy makers, teacher-trainers – in order to establish healthy relationships where field-specific expertise is pooled usefully.

At a researchED event, there are rounds of sessions. Each session is 40 minutes long. Attendees build their own day using the timetable and program that is released a couple of weeks before the day of the event.

researchED events have been hosted around world including in London, Amsterdam, Denver, New York, Philadelphia, Cape Town, Chile, Dubai, Geneva, Melbourne, Toronto and many more!

Ignite your teaching. Connect with innovators. Transform your classroom.

Get Ready to Power Up Your PowerSchool Skills!

Join us for the 2nd Annual Statewide PowerSchool User Group Conference on November 2, 2026, at the beautiful Hilton Garden Inn Columbia! Connect with fellow PowerSchool users from across the state, share best practices, and gain invaluable insights to maximize your PowerSchool experience.

This is your chance to:

Network: Build lasting connections with other PowerSchool professionals.

Stay Compliant: Get up-to-date on the latest compliance updates.

Dive Deep: Participate in engaging networking breakout sessions.

Enjoy: A fantastic venue with a special room rate of just $110! (Hilton Garden Inn Columbia

3300 Vandiver Dr, Columbia, MO 65202 US)

Nine PBS invites you to join us on Wednesday, June 10, in the Bayer Studio at Nine PBS for an opportunity to connect with fellow education leaders and engage in meaningful conversation about how we can best serve the children in our region.

Powered by the Learning League, our goal is to double the number of learners we serve over the next three years—working alongside trusted partners like you to ensure children across our region have every opportunity to thrive.

This gathering will provide space to share insights, discuss pressing needs, and explore how we can better align our collective efforts in support of learners and educators throughout our community.

Please join us for a thoughtful discussion and lunch at Nine PBS. Your perspective is vital, and we look forward to learning together.

Wednesday, June 10

2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Nine PBS

3655 Olive Street

St. Louis, MO 63108

June 12, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center, Kirkwood, MO (11715 Cragwold Rd, Kirkwood, MO 63122)

The Goal: This event, hosted by MDC and Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF), is envisioned to incorporate a wide range of information toward cultivating healthier children, adults and communities by inspiring practical action partnerships within educational communities.

Intended Audience: School superintendents, school administrators, curriculum coordinators, principals, teachers, education professors, community leaders, nonformal educators, etc.

Featured Speakers:

Dr. Margie Vandeven, Education Branch Chief, Missouri Department of Conservation

Dr. Maya Moody, MD Pediatric Medicine Missouri Baptist Medical Center and Mercy Hospital St. Louis.

Dr. Sharonica L. Hardin-Bartley, PhD, PHR Superintendent, The School District of University City.

African and African American Studies (AFAS) at Washington University in St. Louis is now accepting applications for the 2026 Black Studies Summer Institute for High School Educators, July 13-17 and July 20-22, 2026.

Upon completion of the Institute, participants will gain the distinction of becoming Institute Fellows, granting them invitations to engage in year-round activities. There is no cost for the Institute.

The application deadline is Friday, May 8th, 2026. More information about the Institute and the application can be found at here.

Questions or inquiries can be directed to Gabrielle Weeden, at weeden@wustl.edu.

Storied Colors - how pigments get their names

Emoji Kitchen Browser

Ocean Motion Map - Ocean Motion Visualization

I Miss My Cafe

Lightning Maps - Real-time lightning strikes across the planet.

Kleki - Surprisingly powerful browser-based painting app.

Old Maps Online - Search historical maps by location and time period.

What Font Is This? - Upload a screenshot of a font, and this site will try to tell you what it is.

Every Time Zone - See all the timezones in the world laid out graphically. Useful for keeping them all straight.

Food Mood - Create unique fusion recipes by combining two cuisines with Google AI.

Have you “followed” or “liked” our pages?

The Goal:
This event, hosted by MDC and Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF), is envisioned to incorporate a wide range of information toward cultivating healthier children, adults and communities by inspiring practical action partnerships within educational communities.

Intended Audience:
School superintendents, school administrators, curriculum coordinators, principals, teachers, education professors, community leaders, nonformal educators, etc.