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Participate helps organizations create and scale digital Communities of Practice, driving collaboration, professional learning, and measurable impact. www.participate.com

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What do we all need?
🎨 Creativity
🌿 Nature
❤️ Kinship
🛡️ Safety

Mickey Fearn is reimagining parks + public spaces as platforms for Living Life as Art.

🎙️ Join us Sept 9 at Noon ET
🔗 participate.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#Webinar #ParksAndRec #LivingLifeAsArt

#Webinar #ParksAndRec #LivingLifeAsArt
Promotional graphic for a webinar titled “Live Life as Art: A Conversation with Mickey Fearn.” The image features a smiling photo of Mickey Fearn, former Deputy Director of the National Park Service. The background includes soft colors and abstract shapes. Text on the graphic includes the date and time: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 – Noon ET. Participate’s logo appears in the corner, along with a “Watch on YouTube” button.
September 2, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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🚨 Happening today!
Badge Summit review + the future of #DigitalCredentials.

🕛 12–12:30 PM ET
With Noah Geisel + Cate Tolnai
✨ Top takeaways
🔍 Trends to watch
🚀 Next steps for innovators

Join free → participate.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#BadgeSummit #Microcredentials #EdTech #LearningEquity
Promotional graphic for the “Community First Conversation Series” event titled The Badge Summit Review: Trends, Takeaways & What’s Next for Digital Credentials. Event date is August 12th, 2025, from 12:00–12:30 P.M. ET. Left side features the Badge Summit logo and event title in blue text on a white background. Right side shows headshots of two speakers: Noah Geisel, Micro-Credential Program Manager at the University of Colorado, and Cate Tolnai, Director of Micro-Credentials & Innovative Credentials Strategy at the University of Phoenix. Background is light blue with the Participate.com URL at the bottom.
August 12, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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🎓 Badge Summit was just the beginning.

Tomorrow (Aug 12, 12 PM ET) join Noah Geisel + Cate Tolnai for a fast, free convo on:
✨ Top Badge Summit takeaways
🔍 What’s trending in #DigitalCredentials
🚀 Where we go next

🔗 participate.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#BadgeSummit #Microcredentials #EdTech
Promotional graphic for the “Community First Conversation Series” event titled The Badge Summit Review: Trends, Takeaways & What’s Next for Digital Credentials. Event date is August 12th, 2025, from 12:00–12:30 P.M. ET. Left side features the Badge Summit logo and event title in blue text on a white background. Right side shows headshots of two speakers: Noah Geisel, Micro-Credential Program Manager at the University of Colorado, and Cate Tolnai, Director of Micro-Credentials & Innovative Credentials Strategy at the University of Phoenix. Background is light blue with the Participate.com URL at the bottom.
August 11, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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It’s happening TODAY at #BadgeSummit2025!

Don’t miss these powerhouse sessions featuring Dr. Julie Keane, Don LaBonte, and an incredible group of partners and collaborators.

✅ Check out the graphic below for times + locations
#CommunitiesOfPractice #DigitalBadging #EdTech #WorkforceDevelopment
July 22, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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At #BadgeSummit2025? Come learn with us.

🔥 Sessions from our team—Julie Keane, Don LaBonte—and brilliant friends in the field.

Real talk. Real tools. Real community.
See the lineup 👇

#CoPs #DigitalBadging #LearningInnovation #EdTech
July 21, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Nonprofit burnout and turnover are real—and costly.

Our updated CoP Starter Guide includes a 4-week launch plan, real examples, and updated stats.

Less rework. More retention. Measurable ROI.

Check it out here:
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July 16, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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What if your workforce development strategy started with community?

On June 2nd, Dr. Julie Keane (Participate) + Sarah Schade (NAWB) go deep on how to make skills-based learning real, inclusive, and scalable—through Communities of Practice.

🗓️ 12 PM ET
participate.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
May 20, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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TOMORROW! Join @MathkindGlobal + @Participate for a 30-min convo on math, community, and global impact. 🌎➕

🗓️ April 22, Noon ET
🗣️ Live Spanish subtitles
📩 Replay for all registrants

Save your spot ➡️ participate.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#MathEducation #CommunitiesOfPractice #EdTech #GlobalLearning
April 21, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Educators deserve PD that uplifts, not overwhelms.
April 22, Participate and @Mathkind spotlight how math communities redefine impactful learning—30 minutes, real results.
🗓️ 4/22, Noon ET
🎙️ With Manuela Cea-Poblete + Julie Keane
🌎 Live Spanish subtitles
Register: participate.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
April 14, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Educators deserve PD that uplifts, not overwhelms.
April 22, Participate and @Mathkind spotlight how math communities redefine impactful learning—30 minutes, real results.
🗓️ 4/22, Noon ET
🎙️ With Manuela Cea-Poblete + Julie Keane
🌎 Live Spanish subtitles
Register
participate.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
April 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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“We needed a way to scale coach development—and build real learning communities. That’s what Participate does for us.”

🎥 Watch Jodi Redman explain how they’re transforming professional learning for school athletics: youtu.be/8ZI1VPcKuGQ

#CoachDevelopment #InsideOutInitiative #CommunityFirst
March 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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“We don’t need coaches less—we need them more.
Because they’re often the most connected adult in a student’s life.”

Don’t miss this powerful conversation with Jodi Redman on the InsideOut Initiative and transforming school sports.

▶️ Watch: youtu.be/8ZI1VPcKuGQ?...

#CommunityFirst
Webinar: Beyond the Game: The Role of Community in Scaling InsideOut
YouTube video by Participate
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March 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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LERs + The Right Tech = Real Value

Learning & Employment Records are verifiable credentials for the modern workforce.

Our CoP platform helps CBOs create verifiable credentials that:
- Support diverse learners
- Connect skills to employers
- Build trusted hiring pathways

Interested? DM us!
An infographic showing the three ways Participate makes LERs work. 1) CBOs use Participate's platform to create and issue verified LERs 2) Learners earn and showcase their credentials and 3) Employers access the trusted data in the LERs
March 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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We’re teaming up with Mathkind Global to make math education more accessible for students in underserved communities.

We’re aiming for $3,140 (because, Pi 😏) and every donation is matched, so your impact is doubled!

💛 Chip in here: mathkind.givecloud.co/give
March 14, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Jobs for the Future (JFF) & IRC just released a new report on how Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) can implement LERs, and Participate is proud to be featured as a key technology partner. If you’re wondering how to scale impact with LERs, this guide is for you.

📥 hubs.li/Q038ZnhZ0
March 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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See what young women have to say about the issues impacting their lives today and learn more about the curriculum that inspired them, all from our friends at KQED Education. #WomensHistoryMonth bit.ly/3F6fq3a
March 3, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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🎟️ Got your #1EdTech Digital Credentials Summit pass? Now mark your calendar for March 5th.

Join Julie Keane & Krystal Rawls as they break down how recognition systems can supercharge community partnerships & capacity building.

💡 If you care about digital credentials + impact, this is your session.
Pictures of Krystal Rawls and Julie Keane who will be leading the Recognition Systems to Strengthen Community Partnership session at the 1edtech Digital Credentials Summit.
February 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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🚀 Landing in Phoenix next week for #1EdTech and ready to caffeinate & innovate. ☕ If you’re at the conference, let’s grab a coffee and talk about the future of learning. Pick a time before our calendars fill up!
@Julie: meetings.hubspot.com/julie-keane
@Mark: www.participate.com/meetings/mar...
February 24, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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🌟 First up in the 2025 Community First Conversation Series! 🌟

Join Julie Keane & Jody Redman as they discuss how online learning communities help scale programs that support student-athletes and athletic leaders.

March 4, 12:00 PM EDT

RSVP here: participate.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
February 24, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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🌟 First up in the 2025 Community First Conversation Series! 🌟

Join Julie Keane & Jody Redman as they discuss how online learning communities help scale programs that support student-athletes and athletic leaders.

March 4, 12:00 PM EDT

RSVP here: participate.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
February 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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💡 Small Nonprofit, Big Impact

A Community of Practice helps teams share knowledge & grow together.

🔥 Pick a purpose
🎤 Choose a format
🏆 Keep it active

The Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition helped 1,700+ Latino childcare providers grow their careers this way.

🔗 hubs.ly/Q035d4K-0
How Small Nonprofits Can Scale Their Impact with Learning Communities
Introduction: The Nonprofit Growth Struggle
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February 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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🎥 Webinar Recording Alert! Join Julie Keane & Meena Naik (@JFF) as they discuss:

✅ How skills-based hiring transforms hiring practices.
✅ The role of VCs & LERs in a fairer job market.

📺 Watch now: youtu.be/z47DUA4DaLc?...

#FutureOfWork #SkillsBasedHiring #DigitalCredentials
November 21, 2024 at 5:37 PM
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📢 New Blog Alert: Designing Communities of Practice in K–12
Our latest blog dives into how CoPs break silos & foster collaboration—plus, a step-by-step guide to launch your own.
👉 Read it here: medium.com/p/604c215df29e
#K12Leadership #TeacherCollaboration #ProfessionalDevelopment
4 steps to building your own community of practice 1st step of building your own community of practice - define a shared goal or challenge and recruit passionate educators. Chose the right platform. Encourage consistent engagement.
November 21, 2024 at 5:34 PM