About the Telescope Network
In April 2018, Boston Public Schools and the Boston Teacher Union were awarded a grant by the Nellie Mae Education Foundation to elevate teacher voice in district-level decision making and empower high school educators to drive their own professional learning.
Mission
The Telescope Network creates opportunities for BPS educators to collaborate across the district. We improve learning experiences for all our students when we connect with peers, share our authentic challenges, and learn from each other.
Core Beliefs
STUDENT-CENTERED. Adult learning should directly benefit our students and should model effective practices that can be replicated in our schools and classrooms.
EDUCATOR-DRIVEN. Teachers and other school-based educators need to be included in the planning, designing, and leading of adult learning.
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING. Adult learning time should help educators meet the specific challenges they face, with a focus on inquiry, innovation, feedback, and collaboration.