We accelerate the evolution of education towards a new paradigm of well-being.
We are a collaborative learning hub of a movement called…
Across the globe, education is reaching both a breaking point and a breakthrough. The old system, built on standardization and control, is unraveling.
But in its place, something is quietly emerging. In classrooms, communities, and courageous hearts, we are witnessing a shift toward learning rooted in well-being, agency, and human connection.
This is not a time to fix what was. It is a chance to co-create something entirely new, something that reflects who we are becoming.
We are The Alliance for Transforming Education (TATE), a COLLABORATIVE LEARNING HUB that connects visionaries, elders, youth, practitioners, and community members in the new frontier of education.
We are educators, changemakers, and system-shapers who share a bold commitment to collaboration, not competition. We come together with humility, curiosity, and courage to explore what learning can be when ego is set aside and collective wisdom is welcomed in.
Heart-Mind Leaders who co-create the movement collaboratively by sharing the elements of their pioneering new-paradigm education and cross-discipline practices, programs, research, & new schools. Energetically, through their passions, they fuel the new education vision and movement, which leads to new-paradigm practices, advocacy, and transformative events and gatherings being shared on a larger scale.
Young people who are living the future we seek—expressing bold ideas, asking courageous questions, and embodying new-paradigm values in how they learn, relate, and lead. They are not just participants in the system—they are co-creators of what comes next and are ready to experience a fun, healthy and empowering way of learning.
New-paradigm, early adopter teachers, administrators, superintendents, and any educational leaders (foster care, juvenile detention, alternative learning spaces) who are inspired to learn more. These space-holders energetically - through their care, empathy, and day-in and day-out, active commitment - support the next generation of young people to know and share their greatest visions for themselves, their relationships, communities & world.
Individuals who serve as cultural and ethical anchors, drawing from a lifetime of knowledge, insight, and lived experience. In the context of education transformation, elders play a vital role as mentors, storytellers, and guides who bring intergenerational wisdom to reimagine learning. They foster values of interconnectedness, resilience, and purpose, so when integrated into our learning communities, they help shift education from a system of standardized instruction to a holistic paradigm rooted in relational learning, creativity, and community well-being.
Human “sparks” (parents, politicians, first responders, doctors, nurses, community leaders) who hold a deep intuitive and lived understanding of education’s role in flourishing and the future of our communities. They are often early observers of what is failing and understand that a big change in how young people learn is needed. They are ready to learn about, share, and advocate for a new-paradigm Declaration of Learning.
A living, collaboratively created document that provides defining, evidence-based principles of the new-paradigm of education. It is more than statements, it is a regenerative framework of elements and cross-cultural values, a co-created manifesto, and a shared pledge and promise that supports our communities to advocate, implement, and commit to learning that supports the highest expression of well-being for everyone. Its aim is to help ensure that all individuals have a clear and respected understanding of the elements of the new-paradigm. The DoL is being shaped through dialogues, interviews, surveys, gatherings, and countless meetings with those visionaries and practitioners who have already piloted and benchmarked successful new-paradigm practices, models, programs, schools, and even other DoLs. The DoL invites us not only to envision that future, but to live it together.
In-person and Zoom events where participants get to model, share, and experience new-paradigm leadership, practices, programs, research, information, resources, and connections. These new-paradigm individuals and organizations will be featured on our TATE website as part of the collaborative to transform education.
A collaborative network who share a common commitment to transforming education. In this space, members come together to exchange knowledge, co-create new-paradigm practices, and support one another in implementing innovative programs and research. The community fosters continuous learning through dialogue, shared experiences, and collective problem-solving, creating a living laboratory where transformative approaches to teaching, learning, and school culture are developed and refined.
An online learning platform for TATE Member Circles that offers new-paradigm programs to support them in developing and integrating healthy and empowering learning environments by creating highly connected relationships and communities. We believe that there are many visionaries ready to expand their new-paradigm information with others, giving individuals resources and support to put theory and concepts into action. (What better place than in a “movement”!)
A catalyst for transforming existing ways of thinking about education. It will include, the state of our education system, our vision for a future education system where all people engaged in education are served as equitable human beings. It will deliver a direct experience to its viewers: the power of co-creating an environment in which young people, teachers and parents are listened to, recognized, seen and known for their UNIQUE contribution to our world. It will feature a plethora of inspiring overviews of transformative models, programs and systems that are already positively transforming communities.
An important community-driven financial support system designed to fuel the TATE mission and empower individuals and local communities to actively participate in the transformation of education by contributing donations, no matter the size. By pooling resources from passionate supporters, Grassroots Funding enables the development and implementation of innovative, new-paradigm educational practices, programs, research, and learning environments that ensure that every voice and contribution counts. Together, we create a powerful collective impact, driving forward a movement that reimagines and revitalizes education for future generations.
Dynamic tools and materials designed to empower educational visionaries, practitioners, and youth in bringing their innovative practices, programs, research, and schools to life. These resources serve as catalysts for collaboration, enabling individuals and communities to collectively transform education. By providing access to cutting-edge insights, methodologies, and support systems, these resources inspire and facilitate the creation of new-paradigm educational environments.
An innovative educational resource designed to empower community members to actively participate in the evolution of education. This comprehensive kit is envisioned to include a collaboratively created Declaration of Learning, a Documentary that highlights transformative educational practices, and a new-paradigm collective gathering methodology aimed at fostering progressive change and opening up people to speak up and participate. By engaging with these resources, community members are equipped to spread awareness and inspire action, ultimately inspiring others to take action to, together, contribute to reshaping educational landscapes and nurturing a future where learning is inclusive, dynamic, and impactful.
Globally, suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death of all age groups and specifically for 15-24 year olds. For every suicide, there are many more who attempt it. Every year, more people die as a result of suicide than HIV, malaria or breast cancer, or war and homicide. One in every 100 deaths is a suicide which prompted WHO to produce new guidance to help countries improve suicide prevention and care. Globally, the suicide rate is decreasing (17%-47%), but in the America’s it is going up (17%). Many countries have placed suicide prevention high on their agendas and have developed national suicide prevention strategies, but too many countries still remain uncommitted. Two of the four main guidelines for implementing an effective suicide prevention program is to (1) foster socio-emotional life skills in adolescents and (2) the early identification, management and follow up of anyone affected by suicidal thoughts and behavior. Preventing suicide for young people (and beyond) is a top priority for us! The education environment is critical in shifting to end suicide and thoughts of suicide (lack of self-worth) so children and young people grow up mentally and physically healthy and have a full chance of reaching their potential. 1
Globally, violence is among the leading causes of death for people aged 15–44 years worldwide, accounting for 14% of deaths among males and 7% of deaths among females. For every person who dies as a result of violence, many more are injured and suffer from a range of physical, sexual, reproductive and mental health problems. Moreover, violence places a massive burden on national economies, costing countries billions of US dollars each year in health care, law enforcement and lost productivity. Violence includes the intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself, another person, or against a group or community, that either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, psychological harm, maldevelopment or deprivation. Violence must be addressed on multiple levels and in multiple sectors of society simultaneously. About half of 13-15 year olds worldwide (150 million) have experienced violence such as physical fights or forms of bullying from their peers in and around school. 2 The education environment is critical in addressing individual risk factors and taking steps to encourage healthy attitudes and behavior in young people. By setting up new-paradigm healthy and empowering learning environments that emphasize their strengths, talents and purpose, young people who grow into adults will have no need to hurt others or themselves. 3
Globally, 7 of the 10 leading causes of deaths are chronic diseases, -heart disease, cancer, stroke, COPD, Alzheimer’s/dementia, asthma, diabetes, and kidney disease. Together, they accounted for 74% of the 55,625,000 total global deaths in 2019. Of this number, 2.2 million deaths were young people ages 5-24 (38,000 North America; 40,000 Europe), 43% being adolescents. In 2015, the World Health Organization agreed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a global call-to-action to guarantee that all people enjoy health, peace and prosperity. Goal #4 is to by 2030, reduce by one third, premature mortality from noncommunicable diseases (chronic disease) through prevention and treatment and the promotion of mental health and well-being. As of 2021, the health goals are not proceeding in the positive direction they had hoped. Preventing chronic disease through the promotion of well-being is a top priority for us! The education environment is critical in shifting this epidemic to end preventable deaths so children and young people grow up mentally and physically healthy and have a full chance of reaching their potential. 4
Each person appreciates who they are at their core. They feel seen, heard and valued for their unique talents and skills no matter what is going on around them, and believe they are worthy of their existence. They learn tools to understand and continuously integrate and evolve their emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual aspects. They are given the freedom to explore and play with their authenticity and gifts to see how they fit into the world.
Each person understands and experiences the value and nature of relating to others no matter their backgrounds. They enjoy collaborating and co-creating with others while bringing to life personal and group goals toward a regenerative definition of success. They develop an inner confidence and trust that allows them to safely work through conflict, and stay positively connected with others to find solutions and make decisions that enhance themselves and each other.
Youth, parents, elders, and educators partner to integrate meaningful healthy behaviors, belonging, and connection. Learning environments allow everyone to have the confidence and skills to bring their true selves out and step-up to uniquely serve and contribute to their friends and community. Their desire to model harmonious ways of being and collaboration are natural and evident in school.
Each person learns that self- responsibility and compassion are fundamental to both personal and collective success. They understand that all of life is interconnected and that they play a precious and unique role in the world. Over time, this has a far reaching transformational impact in our society and world, bringing human evolution out of survival patterns into an emergent exploration of thriving and new possibilities in co-creation.
Students learn that they belong to the larger fabric of life which includes both tangible and intangible states, both known and unknown. They learn to face bigger existential questions and delve skillfully into self-reflection and exploration of their connection to the cosmos. This can lead them to the discovery of unique personal capacities and answers that forge a deeper identity and bond with life.
Your new-paradigm research, practice, program, or school will make an empowering difference in the lives of your communities and of creating a peaceful and sustainable world.
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