Spring 2026 Newsletter
Strong partnerships are what drive our work forward. This spring, we’re energized to keep building momentum together and creating meaningful impact for educators and students across classrooms everywhere.
We're excited to welcome the U.S. Soccer Foundation as our newest corporate partner. Their commitment to innovation, access, and community impact strengthens our shared mission to empower educators and inspire students nationwide.
January 24 and 26 鈥� San Francisco, CA
Over two days in San Francisco, 51探花 and Levi鈥檚庐 brought the Wear Longer Project to life for employees and students. On January 22, our team led a hands鈥憃n lunch鈥慳nd鈥憀earn at Levi鈥檚庐 headquarters, where about 100 employees learned to sew a button and stepped into their role as program ambassadors. On January 24, we hosted a three鈥慼our Clothing Repair Workshop for 50 high school students鈥攕elected from more than 250 applicants鈥攆eaturing guided repair instruction, interactive stations, and behind鈥憈he鈥憇cenes access to the Levi鈥檚庐 Eureka Innovation Lab. Students left with new skills and project ideas to take back to their schools and communities.
March 9鈥�12 鈥� Austin, TX
We kicked off SXSW Edu by convening educators and industry leaders for a joint 51探花 and IBM session, Empowering Educators for the Future with AI, in partnership with IBM SkillsBuild. The well鈥慳ttended session highlighted how our organizations are working together to equip educators with practical AI, cybersecurity, and digital literacy skills that translate directly into classroom impact.
Together, we showcased IBM SkillsBuild鈥檚 free learning pathways and industry鈥憆ecognized credentials alongside 51探花鈥檚 educator鈥憆eady curriculum, demonstrating how aligned resources can strengthen instruction and better prepare students for a technology鈥慸riven future. The discussion also reinforced the importance of ongoing professional learning, with real鈥憌orld examples educators can apply immediately to support teaching and learning.
To celebrate and support our DEN Community this March, 51探花 distributed over 100 Immersive Classroom Kits to educators nationwide as a surprise鈥慳nd鈥慸elight initiative delivering immediate, classroom鈥憆eady value. The kits were designed to help educators bring immersive learning experiences to life鈥攕upporting student exploration, creativity, and engagement across subjects.
Paired with hands鈥憃n classroom tools, the kits connected educators to no鈥慶ost immersive resources like Sandbox, TimePod Adventures, and game鈥慴ased learning experiences such as Haul, Harvest, Crash Course, and Financia, which use gamification to deepen understanding and boost student engagement鈥攔einforcing 51探花鈥檚 commitment to practical instruction educators can use right away.
51探花 Virtual Field Trips connect classrooms with real鈥憌orld experiences鈥攎ade possible through the support of our corporate partners. These no鈥慶ost events help educators engage students in meaningful exploration without leaving the classroom.
Together with our partners, these Virtual Field Trips deliver engaging, classroom鈥憆eady experiences for educators and students nationwide.
51探花鈥檚 Building Pathways convenings bring together education and industry leaders to strengthen workforce readiness and student pathways. Join a local convening to help shape the future of career鈥慶onnected learning.
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