Design Studio Application

Are you a DC-based educator or aspiring education entrepreneur who has identified a problem in your school or community but isn't sure what to do next? Design Studio will introduce you to resources, tools, and new ways of thinking to guide your efforts to solve these problems.

Over the course of two virtual three-hour workshops, you will join other innovative educators and entrepreneurs to learn the fundamentals of equitable design, build equity-centered solutions, and collaborate around a shared vision for a more excellent, equitable education for all students.

What you will do:

Explore a student-centered problem and the conditions that shape it

Create a problem statement and pilot question to help guide your pilot design

Develop a plan to gather more data or design a pilot

Learn and collaborate with a community of like-minded educators, entrepreneurs, and leaders

What you will get:

Two dynamic virtual sessions

Custom design tools and methods

A vibrant community committed to finding equitable solutions in education

Resources and support to build and develop your idea

Optional post-workshop support and network for your design and pilot

To learn more, visit citybridge.org/apply/designstudio/

Workshop Dates:

Design Studio will take place over two weeks:

Thursday, March 23rd from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. EST

Thursday, March 30th from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m EST

Please indicate any conflicts in your application.

Who should apply:

DC-based educators or education-adjacent professionals who:

Have identified a problem in their school or educational community

Are in the early stages of thinking about building a solution to this problem

Have at least one year of experience working with students/youth or in education

Are able to attend both sessions

All applicants who meet the criteria above will be admitted to the program, space permitting. With a limited number of spots in each Studio, we will accept applications on a first-come, first-serve basis. We encourage you to apply early!