About
Deeper Learning begins with reimagining traditional learning through immersive experiences—especially in the outdoors and with the arts. Our conference theme, A Nexus of Opportunity: Radical Imagination for Learning, recognizes the unique moment we are living in to create transformative learning experiences. Whether you are inspired by the outdoors, the arts, a new piece of technology, or an innovative curriculum—finding ways to think beyond our typical limits can lead to radically new outcomes for youth and families.
Share space with regional change-makers like Rahn Dorsey, Charmain Jackson, Ana Tavares, Jal Mehta, and Mary Skipper. Get ready to explore place-based learning, environmental justice, literacy and creativity through the arts. We will bring a regional spin to dialogue, reflection, and inspiration that are part of the original Deeper Learning conference with teachers, educational leaders, facilitators, and artists from Boston and the surrounding Northeast region. We’re excited to partner with Hale Education in hosting this inaugural Deeper Learning Boston conference in Westwood and Dover, MA. The DL Boston Experience will take place at Hale’s 1,000-acre outdoor campus and at the Westwood High School campus — both located 10 miles from downtown Boston.
Schedule
DL Boston is a collective experience rooted in radical joy and focused on connecting educators in this region. The event launches Friday, 9/30 and concludes Saturday, 10/1. Jump into outdoor Deep Dives, engage with regional educational luminaries in the den talks, or be inspired by our dynamic keynote to build the deeper learning movement in your region.
Deep Dives
Day 1 is all about connecting and experiencing deeper learning for yourself through immersive deep dive sessions. This entire day is spent outdoors with minimal technology at Hale and is filled with opportunities to engage with other attendees in smaller group sessions as well as a whole group conference kick-off and reception. Check out our amazing line-up of Deep Dives!
Den Talks and Keynote Experiences
Day 2 will build on the connections from Day 1 through advisory and the Share Your Learning Showcase where you will reflect and engage in dialogue. This day will be held at the nearby Westwood High School campus. You’ll be inspired to keep the momentum going by our den talks, opening greeting from Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper, and an unforgettable closing keynote experience by Aithan Shapira. Check out our amazing Den Talk Speakers here!
Tickets
The inaugural gathering of DL Boston will be brought to you as an in-person event at Hale’s 1,000-acre outdoor campus and at the Westwood High School campus. Register today!
DL Boston
TICKETS
Join us in Westwood, MA for immersive and interactive deep dives, dynamic keynote and den talks, featuring education innovators and leaders from the Northeast region! Enjoy stylish DL swag and delicious food!
Regular Registration – $650
DL Boston
TICKETS
Join us in Westwood, MA for immersive and interactive deep dives, dynamic keynote and den talks, featuring education innovators and leaders from the Northeast region! Enjoy stylish DL swag and delicious food!
Regular Registration – $650
Speakers
A Sample of Our Amazing Line-Up
DL Boston is a collective experience rooted in radical joy and focused on connecting educators in this region. The event launches Friday, 9/30, and concludes Saturday, 10/1. Jump into outdoor Deep Dives, engage with regional educational luminaries in the Den Talks, or be inspired by our dynamic keynotes to build the deeper learning movement in your region
Mary Skipper
Superintendent of Boston Public Schools
Ana Tavares
Deputy Superintendent of Family and Community Advancement
Jal Mehta
Harvard Graduate School of Education, Professor of Education, Faculty Co-Chair and co-author of In Search of Deeper Learning
Charmain Jackman
Licensed Psychologist, Wellness Expert, Thought Leader and Writer
Turahn Dorsey
LinkEastern Bank Foundation, Chief Impact Officer
Event Health & Safety
We recognize the opportunity to gather in-person is full of emotions, questions, and might not be the option for all our deeper learners. We are pleased to have safely convened 800+ educators at Deeper Learning San Diego in March, and commit to continue to prioritize the health & wellness of all those in our learning community. All attendees will be asked to show proof of a negative COVID test within 24 hours of attending the conference. There will also be on-site testing available for those who would prefer to test this way.
Location
Hale and Westwood High School Campuses
DL Boston is an affiliate conference hosted in the Westwood, MA. With Hale’s 1,000-acre outdoor campus and Westwood High School’s campus as the setting for this immersive experience, attendees are embedded within the context of what deeper learning is all about.
Hale Education, Inc.
80 Carby St, Westwood, MA 02090
Hotels
Sponsorship
Whether it is sponsoring notable conference events or sharing resources with attendees; sponsorship will allow you to connect with educators who are making change happen in their region.
Attend
Your DL community is ready for you. Come and join 350 innovators, disruptors, and motivators and help build a movement towards more equitable schools that prepare students to live out their unlimited potential!