Power of Place

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For all learners to thrive, we need to invest in our educators.

From the district office to the classroom, educators say they feel isolated, exhausted, and on the brink of burnout. Budgets are tight and veteran and new educators are leaving the field, putting student learning in jeopardy.

It doesn’t have to be this way.

Welcome to Power of Place®. We offer educators a unique “third space” to re-energize, reflect, connect with one another, and rediscover the joy and beauty of the profession. By learning in community, educators experience a renewed sense of efficacy, purpose, and hopefulness for the future. 

Our professional learning experiences are designed to revitalize the profession by building the mindsets, pedagogies and practices that equip educators to teach, support and champion all students. 

What is AI and How Does it Work?

Register here.  Join us for a virtual workshop for Essex County educators about artificial intelligence led by MIT’s Day of AI. This session is part of our 18-month learning series […]

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MA 2027 State Teacher of the Year Information Session

Register here for the info session. Got questions on the MA State Teacher of the Year process? Have you been nominated and have questions about the application process? Join us […]

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ECLC Winter Gathering: Presence, Purpose, and Place

Don't miss out - Register here! Review our agenda here.  The 2026 Winter Gathering: Presence, Purpose, and Place will bring together PK–12 educators to learn with and from one another […]

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Wylie Inn and Conference Center, 295 Hale St
Beverly, MA 01915 United States
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Arts Educators Learning Journey: Creating an Art-Inspiring Space

REGISTER HERE Power of Place and the Peabody Essex Museum share a strong belief in the transformative power of the arts to enhance young people's mental well-being and engage them deeply in their learning. We want […]

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Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex St.
Salem, MA 01970 United States
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PoP Spring Showcase of Learning

Details to come. In the meantime, save the date!

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Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex St.
Salem, MA 01970 United States
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Our environments shape who we are. That is the Power of Place.

It shapes how we see ourselves, and how we interact with the world around us. Having a sense of place signifies a feeling of belonging. When you find your place, you’re home. We build regional networks to provide educators with an appreciative place to come together, connect, step back from the immediacy of the day-to-day, and see the long horizon.

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