Education Knowledge Broker Network

⏰ See what you can expect at this 1st EKBN Forum!
The EKBN Forum kicks off next week - February 24, bringing together professionals committed to improving how evidence is shared and used.
There’s still time to join us.
🔗 Register now: www.ekbn.org/ekbn-forum
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Images of hearts each one with a message - Meet me at the Forum, Be My Knowledge Broker, EKBN for Education Knowledge Broker Network, and join us February 24-26.

💙 We love strong connections, especially between research, policy, & practice!

Invest in the connections that strengthen your work & register for the EKBN Forum: www.ekbn.org/ekbn-forum

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EKBN Forum: Shaping the Future of Knowledge Brokering February 24-26, 2026 1:00 - 5:00 ET daily

🎪 Why we love the Knowledge Fair at the EKBN Forum
- ideas get practical
- showcases concrete tools, frameworks, resources, or strategies developed or adapted to support knowledge brokering.
-3 presentations in an hour!
📅 February 26, 2026 | Virtual (1–5pm ET)
🔗 Register: www.ekbn.org/ekbn-forum

Why leave your professional learning to chance? Logo of EKBN, the Education Knowledge Broker Network. You're guaranteed to walk away with new ideas from the EKBN Forum. Don't wait - register today! February 24-26, 2026 1-5 pm ET, virtual Image of a groundhog coming out of its hole.

Feeling like you are stuck on repeat? We are not professional prognosticators like Phil, but we predict you’ll find something new at the EKBN Forum.

Register for EKBN Forum, a virtual gathering for knowledge brokers: www.ekbn.org/ekbn-forum. Great professional learning is in your future!

On-ramp to the Forum EKBN - the logo for the Education Knowledge Broker Network Get up to speed before the event! On-ramp to the Forum EKBN - the logo for the Education Knowledge Broker Network Get up to speed before the event! Join us for a short info session to learn more about knowledge brokering, our network, and what to expect at our virtual forum. Two sessions available - choose the one that works for you!

Join us for one of our On-ramp to the Forum sessions, a short introduction to knowledge brokering, our organization, and what you can expect from the event.

Select one of these times:
-January 28 6:30-7:00 pm ET
-February 4 3:00-3:30 pm ET

Register at: ekbn.org/events/

EKBN Forum: Shaping the future of Knowledge Brokering February 24-26, 2026 1:00-5:00 ET daily EKBN stands for Education Knowledge Broker Network

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See the program of the impressive line-up of speakers: ekbn.org/wp-content/u... Tag friends & colleagues who needs to see it, too!

Join us February 24-26, 1-5pm ET
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🔗 Save your seat: www.ekbn.org/ekbn-forum

Don't miss conversations with our partners at the forum, including EdResearch for Action. EKBN Forum: Shaping the future of Knowledge Brokering February 24-26, 2026 EKBN stands for Education Knowledge Broker Network

🔥 Virtual Fireside Chats at the #EKBNForum

Don’t miss a conversation with EdResearch for Action! Their team is bridging the gap between education research & practical decision-making. Join us to learn how!
📅 Feb 25 |EKBN Forum - Feb 24–26, 1–5pm ET
👉 Register: www.ekbn.org/ekbn-forum
#EdResearch

Don't miss conversations with our partners at the forum, including Digital Promise, Accelerating Innovation in Education. EKBN Forum: Shaping the future of Knowledge Brokering February 24-26, 2026 EKBN stands for Education Knowledge Broker Network

🔥 Virtual Fireside Chats at #EKBNForum
Join us for a conversation with Digital Promise, a global nonprofit partnering with educators, researchers, tech leaders & communities to co-design & scale innovations to empower all learners.
📅 Feb 25 | 1–5pm ET
👉 Register: www.ekbn.org/ekbn-forum

E-K-B-N Stands for Education Knowledge Broker Network. F. Megumi Kivuva will present “Knowledge Brokering through Curriculum Co-Design: Lessons from Justice-Centered Computing Education. December 9, 2025 at 3:00 pm ET

Want to know the mechanics behind collaborative curriculum design? Join us when F. Megumi Kivuva will be detailing the relational processes of knowledge brokering, including trust development, role creation, and the use of boundary objects in co-design.
Sign up today: network.short.gy/JCCE

EKBN Stands for Education Knowledge Broker Network and they are hosting a Networking Hour with Christina Claiborne. Tuesday, December 16 from 12-1:00 pm ET

Meet EKBN Ambassador, Christina Claiborne, Research Project Director for EdResearch for Action, leading the EdResearch for Action brief creation process. Learn more about Christina’s work in knowledge brokering & meet others with similar interests. Register today! network.short.gy/202512NH

Call for Speakers Deadline TODAY - December 1st! EKBN Forum: E-K-B-N stands for Education Knowledge Broker Network. Forum Theme is Shaping the Future of Knowledge Brokering February 24-26, 2026 1:00 - 5:00 pm ET, each day Logo of the EKBN. Image of a young professional, with 2 thought bubbles - One bubble is labelled "Been thinking of submitting a proposal?" Second bubble is labelled "Submit it now!" No time to wait! Submit by December 1, 2025 - today.

🗓️ It's easy! Submit a proposal to speak at 1st EKBN Forum

Here’s what we are looking for:
📊 For Knowledge Fair: Have a tool, framework, or method to share?

🧠 Have you been focused on some challenge or problem in knowledge brokering?

🔗 Visit www.ekbn.org/ekbn-forum for info- Do it TODAY!

EKBN which stands for Education Knowledge Broker Network - Title of this program is The Impacts of Federal Activities on Knowledge Brokering: Forging a Path Forward. December 17, 2025 at 4:00 - 5:00 pm ET Image of Jim Kohlmoos with the caption "with Jim Kohlmoos"

Changes in education & its impact on knowledge brokering will be discussed in a conversation facilitated by Jim Kohlmoos, a policy advocate, program manager, executive leader, and knowledge broker. Explore forward-thinking strategies with us. Register now: bit.ly/Transitionan...

Call for Speakers - Deadline is December 1st EKBN Forum: Shaping the Future of Knowledge Brokering - February 24-26, 2026. 1:00 - 5:00 pm ET each day E-K-B-N: which stands for Education Knowledge Broker Network An image of a person has a thought bubble with the text: Thinking of submitting a proposal? Don't wait! Submit by December 1, 2025

🗓️ Deadline to submit proposal for EKBN Forum is days away! It's an opportunity to share your work with our diverse audience of education professionals.
🧠 It's easy! Just visit www.ekbn.org/ekbn-forum to find an overview of session formats & submit your proposal today!

E-K-B-N Stands for Education Knowledge Broker Network. F. Megumi Kivuva will present “Knowledge Brokering through Curriculum Co-Design: Lessons from Justice-Centered Computing Education. December 9, 2025 at 3:00 pm ET

Megumi Kivuva will describe powerful co-design & knowledge brokering routines used in their work with Justice-Centered Computing Education!

🚀 Learn how they adapt curricula to foreground computing's social-political implications, for informal learning environments.
Register network.short.gy/JCCE

A-M-A, Ask Me Anything, Featuring Babara Pape, Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. ET

Want to improve how you support students with learning differences? Ask expert Barbara Pape from Digital Promise at TODAY's AMA focused on:
-personalized learning,
-neurodiversity &
-whole child teaching
Bring your questions on learner variability.
Register NOW: network.short.gy/2025_11AMA

Images of Keynote speakers for EKBN Forum, Vivan Tseng, Sonn Sam, and Tanner Jackson

We're excited to announce our keynote speakers for EKBN's virtual forum, Shaping the Future of Knowledge Brokering (Feb 24–26, 2026)!

Vivian Tseng @fcd-us.bsky.social
Sonn Sam @bigpiclearning.bsky.social
Tanner Jackson (ETS)

Learn more and register today → ekbn.org/ekbn-forum

#EKBNForum

Don't miss this engaging virtual event featuring impactful keynotes and dynamic presentations. Join us and help shape the future of knowledge brokering! Learn more and register today: ekbn.org/ekbn-forum

#EKBNForum #KnowledgeBrokering #EducationResearch #KnowledgeInAction

A-M-A, Ask Me Anything, Featuring Barbara Pape, Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. ET

Got questions on learning differences, neurodiversity, or personalized learning? Join us! Barbara Pape, of Digital Promise’s Learner Variability Project, is answering YOUR questions on these topics, whole child teaching, and more. Register: network.short.gy/2025_11AMA #EdTech #Neurodiversity #LVP

EKBN - Education Knowledge Broker Network - is offering Storytelling with Education Data, Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 4:00 - 5:00 PM ET with Andy A. Accetola, PhD.

Data storytelling turns complex education research into actionable insights! Join Andy A. Accettola, PhD, to learn practical strategies using the ABT framework, student voice, and visualizations. Craft evidence-driven stories that inspire change.
➡️ Register Now: network.short.gy/EdDataStory

EKBN - Education Knowledge Broker Networking Hour, Hosted by EKBN Ambassador, Phil Vahey. Thursday, November 13, 2025. 3:00 - 4:00 pm ET

📣 Join Phil Vahey, Applied Learning Insights founder, for a casual chat on knowledge brokering. Meet up with others like you!
🔁 Connect with pros
🔶 Share experiences
⚫️ Explore co-design strategies
📅 Register now: network.short.gy/202511NH
#KnowledgeBrokering #EdTech #LearningSciences #Networking

Image showing the EKBN logo and the application deadline for the Board of Directors

There's still time to submit your application to join our dynamic board of directors. Learn more about this leadership opportunity and apply here: ekbn.org/bod/

Don't wait- applications accepted through October 31st.

CREATEd which stands for Collaboration Research Equity in Action - Together at the Center for Research Use in Education at the University of Delaware and EKBN are teaming up for a Co-design Informational Session on Wednesday, October 29 7:00 - 8:00 pm ET

Propose your team for a co-design project using new CREATEd Co-Design Toolkit! Learn more: ekbn.org/created-co-d...

This equity-centered approach transforms research into usable solutions w/ researchers, practitioners, & designers

👉 Register for Wednesday's Info Session: network.short.gy/Co-D

Dr. Elizabeth Day. Evidence Synthesis with Educators in Mind Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 12:30 - 1:30 pm ET

Wednesday, join EKBN for a discussion of evidence synthesis strategies and considerations to assure educators are getting the best evidence in ways that are useful to support their work as described in this blog: network.short.gy/BlEvidSyn Register Now at: network.short.gy/EvidSyn

CREATEd which stands for Collaboration Research Equity in Action - Together at the Center for Research Use in Education at the University of Delaware and EKBN are teaming up for a Co-design Informational Session on Wednesday, October 29 7:00 - 8:00 pm ET

Propose your team for a co-design project using new CREATEd Co-Design Toolkit!

This equity-centered approach transforms research into usable solutions with researchers, practitioners, & designers collaborating.
👉Learn about: ekbn.org/created-co-d...
👉 Register for Q & A: network.short.gy/Co-D

EKBN Beyond the Tools: Navigating the Messy, Relational Work of Knowledge Brokering with Emma Parkerson and Cami Velasquez Thursday, October 23, 2025 - 3:00 - 4:00 pm ET

Unseen challenges of knowledge brokering & co-design are real. Cami Velasquez & Emma Parkerson of Systems Design Lab set the stage with a blog: network.short.gy/co-creation. Join today's Knowledge Cafe discussion to move beyond info-sharing to genuine co-creation! Register: network.short.gy/RelKB

Image of Dr. Elizabeth Day, smiling. Evidence Synthesis with Educators in Mind, Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 12:30 - 1:30 pm ET Sponsored by Education Knowledge Broker Network - signified by the image of a bridge at the top of the image.

Evidence Synthesis with Educators in Mind! Read about the impacts, challenges, and lingering questions of how educators use these to make decisions - network.short.gy/BlEvidSyn Join Dr. Elizabeth Day for a discussion and share experiences. Register Now: network.short.gy/EvidSyn

EKBN KB Connections Clarity, Confidence, and Connection: Practical Tools for Your Job Search with Jonathan Howard, Tuesday, October 21, 2025 12-1 p.m. ET

TODAY - Join this special edition of KB Connections, featuring Jonathan Howard of JoHo Talent Network. He is sharing tools & expertise about career transitions! Get structure & momentum to your job search - share with others who could benefit. Register NOW: network.short.gy/KBConnection

EKBN Beyond the Tools: Navigating the Messy, Relational Work of Knowledge Brokering with Emma Parkerson and Cami Velasquez Thursday, October 23, 2025 - 3:00 - 4:00 pm ET

The unseen challenges of knowledge brokering & co-design are real. Cami Velasquez & Emma Parkerson set the stage: network.short.gy/co-creation. Join us Thursday for this Knowledge Cafe when we will discuss how to move beyond info-sharing to genuine co-creation! Register: network.short.gy/RelKB

Dr. Elizabeth Day. Evidence Synthesis with Educators in Mind Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 12:30 - 1:30 pm ET

Join EKBN for discussion of evidence synthesis strategies and considerations to assure educators are getting the best evidence in ways that are useful to support their work as described in this blog: network.short.gy/BlEvidSyn Register Now at: network.short.gy/EvidSyn

EKBN Beyond the Tools: Navigating the Messy, Relational Work of Knowledge Brokering with Emma Parkerson and Cami Velasquez Thursday, October 23, 2025 - 3:00 - 4:00 pm ET

Invisible work, visible tension. Join Systems Design Lab to explore the interpersonal challenges of co-designing & knowledge brokering, and to discuss how we move from info-sharing to genuine co-creation. Register now: network.short.gy/RelKB