THE VILLAGE NETWORK
The Village Network is our digital community for educators, families, and community partners—a national space designed to strengthen connection, wellness, and professional growth.
It serves as a virtual “village” that brings together culturally responsive learning, identity-affirming wellness, and leadership development in one accessible platform.
Grounded in three frameworks, the Village Network is built as a living ecosystem of care and collective growth.
Edutopia-inspired Practical Tools
Black Teacher Project Identity-based Wellness Practices
Mighty Networks Digital Engagement
What It Offers
Ongoing learning and support, including:
Monthly professional development
Affinity groups & wellness circles
A digital resource library (Edutopia toolkits, wellness guides, templates)
A community dialogue feed for questions, sharing, and peer support
Job opportunities and mentorship matching
Leadership pathways and a Train-the-Trainer model to cultivate new facilitators
The user experience includes onboarding, profile setup, welcome orientation, a dynamic dashboard, upcoming events, a job board, affinity groups, education leader resources, and personalized recommendations.
We are currently moving through a multi-phase plan that includes:
Prototype design
A 30–50 member pilot
Feedback cycles
Growth into district and university partnerships
Development of membership tiers and a sustainable revenue model
