Kelly Young

Kelly Young Kelly has a account President at Education Reimagined Washington, District Of Columbia 500+ connections Contact info Education Reimagined Georgetown University Law Center Articles & activity 942 followers Pioneering, Issue 51 is Live! Kelly’s profile photo Kelly Young Published on LinkedIn We have been incredibly saddened by the horrific events at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. As the 97th mass shooting in the past 36 years, this isn’t the first moment a group of young people have made the courageous attempt to be heard. However, in this particular moment, there seems to be an unexpected power rising out of the MSDHS learners and others from across the country who have collectively found a way to be heard far and wide. We are inspired by the support and amplification these young people have received from their communities and each other. We stand with the young people who are exemplifying amazing leadership across the country—in this area and others—and who know they have the power to make a difference. For the last century, we, as a society, have subscribed to the belief that adolescence is a time to prepare for life (a.k.a. adulthood). Acting accordingly, we created a new normal where we tucked kids away in middle and high schools, leaving them unexposed to any of the opportunities and experiences we aim to prepare them for. Rather than engage them in the realities of work, citizenship, and healing our communities, we say “you’re not old enough yet.” What these kids from MSDHS are showing the world (again) is that young people are living life now. They are not preparing for some future moment when the “real-world” becomes their world. They have something to say now that can make something happen tomorrow. It has always been our wish for all young people to know they matter, their voices matter, and that they have the power to change the world. Living into this innate sense of self allows our youth to believe and own their ability to make the impossible possible. In this issue, we have great stories about places committed to this very idea—empowering learner voice. Discover how learner voice is being amplified at Minnesota New Country School. Then, hear from an Iowa BIG learner who found his voice thanks to his mother’s guidance. Finally, I strongly encourage you to read The Self-Driven Child, a book that was just published in February but is already influencing our work. With peace in our hearts, Kelly Sign up to receive the latest issue of Pioneering in your inbox and join the learner-centered community! 1 Like Like Comment Share See all articles No alt text provided for this image The Systems Learning Lab at TFA is looking for a Vice President of Systems Reinvention. The head of the Lab is a learner-centered rockstar looking for a learner-centered partner in crime. https://lnkd.in/de37RB8 Kelly shared this 4 Likes No alt text provided for this image Our latest issue of Voyager Monthly is live. Check out how members of our Learning Lab Community are reimagining site visits as a two-way conversation where the host and visitors advance their learner-centered work together. bit.ly/VoyagerJuly2019 Kelly shared this 2 Likes No alt text provided for this image The time has come to reinvent our education system from one that is school-centered to one that is learner-centered. The great advantage we have is we don't have to start from scratch. Kelly shared this 9 Likes See all activity Experience Education Reimagined President Company NameEducation Reimagined Dates EmployedJan 2019 – Present Employment Duration7 mos LocationWashington D.C. Metro Area Home - Education Reimagined Home - Education Reimagined Convergence Center for Policy Resolution Executive Director, Education Reimagined Company NameConvergence Center for Policy Resolution Dates EmployedMay 2012 – Present Employment Duration7 yrs 3 mos District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) Interim Chief of Family and Public Engagement Company NameDistrict of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) Dates EmployedFeb 2011 – Feb 2012 Employment Duration1 yr 1 mo LocationWashington D.C. Metro Area Education Georgetown University Law Center Georgetown University Law Center Degree NameDoctor of Law (J.D.) Dates attended or expected graduation 1998 – 2003 University of Virginia University of Virginia Degree NameBachelor of Arts (B.A.) Field Of StudyAnthropology Dates attended or expected graduation 1988 – 1992