Programs & Events

The Transformative Education Lab hosts programs and events that bring formative education to life across educational and community contexts.

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Explore our current and upcoming opportunities below, and revisit highlights from past programs and events.

Ongoing & Upcoming

PreK-12 Formative Education Grant Competition

The PreK–12 Formative Education Grant Competition invites educators to design or expand projects that cultivate wholeness, purpose, and community in PreK–12 settings.ÌýTen projects will receive $3,000 awards, with two outstanding projects receiving $5,000, along with mentorship from Boston College faculty. Selected awardees join a growing professional learning community and present their work at a final showcase.

PreK-12 Formative Education Summer Institute

June 26-28, 2026 | Boston College
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The PreK–12 Formative Education Summer Institute is a three-day professional learning experience for educators committed to whole-person education. Participants will engage in faculty talks, collaborative design labs, and guided reflection to develop practical tools for integrating wholeness, purpose, and community into their practice.
The Institute culminates in capstone action plans and connects participants to a growing national network of formative education practitioners.
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Inaugural Conference on Formative Education

October 9-10, 2026 | Boston College
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The Inaugural Conference on Formative Education will convene leading researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to clarify and advance the field of formative education. Through interdisciplinary dialogue, case studies, and working sessions, participants will examine the philosophical foundations and practical applications of educating for wholeness, purpose, and the common good.
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This invitation-only colloquium will include a public session open to the broader Boston College community.

TLab Together Newsletter

TLab Together is a monthly newsletter that connects our growing community through stories, reflections, and updates on formative education. Each issue features educators, innovative programs, and multimedia highlights that bring formative education to life.
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Past Events

Formative Education Experience: Crafted with Love

February 12, 2026 | In collaboration with The Hatchery Makerspace

Our first Formative Education Experience brought members of the Boston College community together for an afternoon of making, reflection, and connection. In partnership with The Hatchery Makerspace, participants screen printed TLab-designed tote bags and T-shirts and explored hands-on crafts including chocolate making, candle making, card making, and stained glass.

More than a creative workshop, the event invited participants to reflect on learning, care, and community through shared creative practice. We look forward to hosting additional formative experiences in the future.

Formation Through My Eyes: Photo Story Contest

January 2026

The Formation Through My Eyes Photo Story Contest invited members of the Boston College community to capture moments, places, and relationships that shaped their growth and sense of purpose. Participants submitted 1–3 photographs accompanied by short reflective captions exploring how experiences in classrooms, communities, and everyday life contributed to their formation.

TLab Community Sweepstakes

November 2025

As part of our initial launch, TLab hosted a community sweepstakes to introduce our mission and expand engagement across Boston College. Participants entered by subscribing to our newsletter and following our social media platforms. The initiative strengthened our growing network and connected students, alumni, faculty, and staff to formative education resources and upcoming opportunities. Winners received Boston College-themed prizes in celebration of the Lab’s early momentum.

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