The Culture Lab: A Fellowship for Transforming Classrooms

The Culture Lab: A Fellowship for Transforming Classrooms is a transformative program under the Classroom Culture umbrella, designed to empower educators to reimagine and design inclusive, equitable, and impactful classroom environments. This fellowship identifies and nurtures current teachers committed to fostering student-centered spaces where every learner thrives. Through intentional mentorship, collaborative learning, and actionable strategies, fellows will develop the skills, tools, and confidence to cultivate classroom cultures that inspire change, ignite potential, and champion diversity.

Together, we are cultivating classrooms that change lives.

Program Element Description

Duration 6 months

Target Audience Educators seeking to transform and improve classroom culture

Fellowship Cohorts Initial cohorts of 2-4 fellows per region (NYC, DC) with expansion in future years

Workshops - Monthly virtual/in-person sessions covering key topics (identity, pedagogy, mental health, etc.) - Includes discussion, reflection, and action planning

Mentorship - Paired mentors to guide fellows throughout the program - Regional Directors provide additional support

Action Plans - Develop a classroom transformation action plan - Refined throughout the fellowship and presented at the end

Community Building - Networking opportunities with fellows and educators - Regular check-ins for collaboration and support

Stipend Stipend offered to fellows to support their participation and classroom transformation

Final Presentation Fellows present their classroom transformation plans and reflect on their growth at the end of the program

Alumni Network Fellows join an alumni network with access to ongoing resources, professional development, and support