“I can always tell when a child is doing something for the very first time—there’s an unmistakable expression on their faces—and for me, that moment makes everything worthwhile again and again.” - Yu-Ling Cheng, Producer of Remake Learning Days
Remake Learning Days returns for its tenth year with learning festivals in 12 regions in the U.S. plus Uruguay, New Zealand, the U.K that celebrate discovery and champion learning for hundreds of thousands of children, parents, caregivers, and educators.
Remake Learning Days (RLD) is the largest global learning festival, bringing together students, families, teachers, and local communities to experience the wonder of learning. This year marks their tenth annual learning festival season. The foundation for the festival is a mounting body of research showing that shared community exploration and learning improves students’ academic performance and social skills, exposing them to a world of opportunities, interests, and life changing experiences.
A moment of wonder has the power to ignite learning across a student’s entire academic career and beyond—and when that moment is shared, it strengthens family bonds and reverberates across communities. “Having attended so many of the RLD festival events across the country,” says Yu-Ling Cheng, Producer of Remake Learning Days. “I can always tell when a child is doing something for the very first time—there’s an unmistakable expression on their faces—and for me, that moment makes everything worthwhile again and again.”
Recent survey responses by nearly 3,000 parent/guardians depict the impact Remake Learning Days festivals have created:
46% report that a child learned a new skill and 45% discovered a new learning resource in their community.
One third reported that creativity was the most important skill their child gained by attending.
52% said quality family time together was among the greatest value gained by attending.
72% of responding families expressed a desire to attend additional Remake Learning Days events.
Remake Learning Days encourages families to wonder, explore, and learn together. Festival events offer a variety of accessible options and are organized by different learning themes, such as: Arts, Maker, Outdoor Learning, Science, Technology and Youth Voice.
Collaboration is at the heart of Remake Learning Days. Events invite children and caregivers to learn together. These individual moments of connection are at the core of Remake Learning’s mission—but it doesn’t stop there. Through regional festivals that span the globe, Remake Learning Days comes alongside outstanding local organizations that are already doing incredible work. Because Remake Learning amplifies thriving organizations, each festival has its own personality and values, reflecting the culture and priorities of the region it serves. For example, the festival in Christchurch, New Zealand, emphasizes intergenerational learning and connecting cultural roots to educational opportunities, while the Suncoast festival focuses on propelling literacy.
The exponential growth of the festival swells from the caliber and efficacy of the events. Remake Learning Days was intended to be a one-time, local event. The approach of the initial festival resonated deeply with attendees. Children were learning. Caregivers were engaged. Educators were energized. Organizers recognized that this impact and momentum had to continue. In the decade since then, over 525,000 people have attended thousands of events, opening endless moments of discovery.
And the results are clear. “Remake Learning Days has helped to accelerate the vision our communities have for building ecosystems of learning that simply didn’t exist 10 years ago,” shares Dorie Taylor, Co-producer of Remake Learning Days.
To view events in each of the following regions please visit https://remakelearningdays.
Badgerland WI; April 19 - April 27
Suncoast Region, FL; April 19 - May 3
Uruguay; Apr 24 - Apr 26
Kansas City; April 26 - May 14
PA – Southwestern; May 1 - May 23
PA – Northwestern; May 1 - May 23
PA – Central; May 1 - May 23
PA – North Central; May 1 - May 23
PA – South Central; May 1 - May 23
PA – Northeastern; May 1 - May 23
PA – Southeastern; May 1 - May 23
Knoxville, TN; May 5 - May 16
West Virginia; May 17 - May 25
Doncaster, United Kingdom; May 22 - May 31
Christchurch, New Zealand; June 9 - June 15
Pop-Up Events (events hosted outside of festival regions); April 19 - May 31
About Remake Learning Days
Remake Learning Days (RLD) is a global learning festival that brings families, kids, community cultural centers, and educators together to share the benefits of collaborative, hands-on learning. Founded in 2016 by Remake Learning, this celebration highlights transformative experiences and opportunities for youth to develop their sense of creativity, perseverance, curiosity, and fun alongside others. A variety of organizations, such as schools, museums, libraries, after school organizations, early childcare centers, universities, media centers, tech startups, and more, open their doors and host events for families to learn together. Most events are free and open to kids of all ages. Remake Learning Days is grateful to the support of The Grable Foundation for its global support, The Pennsylvania Department of Education and Allegheny Intermediate Unit for its support across the Commonwealth and to local sponsors for individual regional festivals. In addition, we would like to acknowledge the contributions from partners Remake Learning, Common Sense Media, Learning Heroes, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and PA PBS.
About Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh provides innovative and inclusive museum experiences that inspire kindness, creativity, curiosity and joy for all learners. They forge connections with artists, community partners and neighbors to work on behalf of children, youth and families. The Museum is located on Pittsburgh’s historic North Side and serves as the fiscal sponsor for Remake Learning Days globally. Learn more at www.pittsburghkids.org.
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