CEWL enjoys giving platforms to our members and education thought leaders so they can discuss the issues that matter most to them. Our panel discussions are designed to advocate for the policies and legislation we need to deliver the schools you and your students deserve.

Join Dr. Dena Crews, Kat Low, Caleb Mickler, Annie Wilson, and Catey Farell for an overview of education bills being considered in this legislative session. They will also discuss legislation they hope will be introduced next year.

Join James Baraz for a conversation about awakening joy in education. James has been teaching mindfulness meditation since 1978. He was a schoolteacher in New York City many years ago. He is a founding teacher of Spirit Rock Meditation Center. James started the the Spirit Rock Family Program with his wife, Jane. He is the co-author of Awakening Joy: Ten Steps to Happiness and leads the popular Awakening Joy online course. James is also co-author with Michele Lilyanna of Awakening Joy for Kids. James is a guiding teacher of the Insight Meditation Community of Berkeley (IMCB). James lives in Berkeley with his wife, Jane, and has two sons and three grandchildren

After 8 years teaching 8th grade, Carolyn Contreras noticed something that changed the course of her life: students kept staying after school, not for homework help, but because they needed to feel safe, seen, and heard. That realization led her from the classroom into educational intervention, behavior support, trauma-informed training, and eventually deep study of the nervous system. Along the way, she discovered something many educators never have the language for: teaching had left her living in a chronically activated state of stress. Now, Carolyn helps educators understand the connection between neuroscience, behavior, burnout, and the hidden toll of working in systems that ask teachers to carry more than any human nervous system was designed to hold. She is a nervous system educator, author, and trainer helping schools address what traditional behavior frameworks have long overlooked: the nervous systems of both students and teachers. Connect with her on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@carolynnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

Join us for a conversation with Lisa Ellis and Sylvia Wright, candidates for SC Superintendent of Education. We explore their vision for public education in our state.

Dr. Lashawnte McCray-Sarvis is a principal, speaker, author, and founder of LeeJane’s Consulting. From her beginnings as a single teenage mother in Conway, South Carolina, to earning her Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership, her path is a powerful example of what perseverance and faith can achieve. With years of experience as both a classroom teacher and school leader, Dr. McCray-Sarvis is deeply committed to creating equitable, empowering learning environments. She’s also the author of two books and the host of The Road to an Effective Classroom Environment, where she shares insights to help educators thrive. We dive into her story, her work, and what it really takes to lead with purpose in today’s educational landscape. Make sure to check out her upcoming book, "The Woman, The Vision, The Destiny."

Join "Contract Kat" for a conversation about the importance of fighting for fair contracts. Bring your questions and comments to this interactive session.

Join Ellen Giovinazzo, Jenny Klich, and Desiree Smith to learn more about the important role Building Reps play in our advocacy efforts. Are you interested in becoming a leader at your school? This livestream is a great place to start!

Join Mary and Laura Haney for a conversation about Beloved Educators (Unlimited) and Camp Steam Discovery, their unique approach to professional learning.

Join SCENE Leaders, Briona Millidge, Tyler Gross, and Delonte Hough as they share the mission and purpose of SCENE (South Carolina Early and Noble Educators). They also discuss upcoming events and the "Dear CEWL Coach" initiative.