The YOUmedia Learning Labs Network believes that access to high-quality educational experiences is a basic right of all learners and a cornerstone of equity. We work in partnership with institutions, organizations, and communities nationally to develop and sustain leadership for educational improvement. The labs are creative, transformative, and dynamic spaces that aim to put Connected Learning into action. With a commitment to equity and digital inclusion, they expand opportunities for interest-driven learning by youth.
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The Octavia Lab at the LA Public Library Joins the YOUmedia Learning Labs Network
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The Octavia Lab at the LA Public Library Joins the YOUmedia Learning Labs Network
Press contact:
Bob Jobin
media@nwp.org
Berkeley, CA, May 25, 2022 — Joining a network of colleagues across the country, the YOUmedia Learning Labs Network is thrilled to extend affiliate status to The Octavia Lab based at the Los Angeles Public Library. Read the rest »
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