NEASC Showcase 2025

Join this immersive workshop that highlights how one high school tackled challenges in school culture and climate through innovative collaborations between students and faculty. Using Housatonic High School as a case study, participants will be guided through a three-part journey: (1) uncovering root issues through Community Mapping research, (2) empowering voices with bias response programs (BIRS/BERT), and (3) sustaining change with equity-focused professional learning for staff. Experience the approach to uncovering “the whispers that don’t get recorded” in traditional survey data and understanding the often-hidden social dynamics that shape your school’s environment. Through engaging discussions, reflective activities, and actionable insights, participants will be empowered to envision and implement positive change in their schools. This session is ideal for middle and high school students, educators, and anyone passionate about advancing educational equity and growth, and fostering a positive school culture.