Welcome to We Are Crew: A Culture Centered on Belonging, Purpose, and Agency

In EL Education schools, Crew is both a structure and a culture. The structure of Crew, EL Education’s framework for daily whole-class meetings in elementary schools and small advisory groups in secondary school, is research-informed and supports cultivating a Crew culture--a school culture that nurtures social-emotional and academic development, affirms diverse identities, supports courageous conversations, fosters belonging, and centers authentic and trusting relationships.

View the video below to learn more about how to navigate the We Are Crew Landing Page.

Description

Through this professional learning experience, we will discover:

• how Crew is an engine that drives equitable outcomes for all students.

• how to implement the structure of Crew to cultivate a culture of Crew–centered on belonging, purpose, and agency– among staff and students alike.

In our time together we will:

• Engage with other educators, experiencing the structure of Crew to serve cultivating a Culture of Crew.

• Explore how the structure of Crew can support the cultivation of a culture of Crew--one where students experience a sense of belonging, purpose, and agency-- that serves as a foundation for social-emotional and academic development.

• Connect to and enhance our professional practice through contextualizing your learning, and preparing to implement the practice of Crew for staff, elementary, and/or secondary students within your unique setting.

• Evolve our understanding of the structure and culture of Crew and begin planning for implementation that impels all members of a school community to work together as a team and support each other in service of educational equity and academic success.

Essential & Guiding Questions

How can Crew foster a sense of belonging, purpose, and agency and be driver towards educational equity?

• Day 1: What do you want Crew to look, sound, and feel like in your school?

• Day 2: How do we establish Crew structures that support a culture of Crew?

• Day 3: How do we create a more equitable and just Crew and school experience for all?