May 13, 2025 from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. PT
Join OER Project and renowned educator Zaretta Hammond for an insightful webinar on empowering students to become active, engaged, and self-directed learners. This session will explore effective strategies for developing cognitive rigor, fostering a growth mindset, and creating an inclusive classroom environment that bridges opportunity gaps. Zaretta Hammond will share practical, research-based approaches to increase engagement and cultivate "powerful learners" who can thrive in any educational setting. Perfect for educators ready to inspire their students, this webinar offers actionable insights to transform classroom dynamics and help every student reach their potential.
About Zaretta Hammond: Zaretta Hammond, author of Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain (https://crtandthebrain.com/), is a national education consultant with over 25 years of experience. With a Master’s in Education from the University of Colorado, Boulder, she has taught writing at the high school and community college levels and served as an adjunct instructor in adolescent literacy at St. Mary’s College. Ms. Hammond advises school districts and nonprofits on equity, literacy, and culturally responsive teaching, blending insights from neuroscience to make these concepts accessible and practical for educators.
Questions? Email us at events@oerproject.com.
