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Guiding - [AI Innovators](https://wisinstitute.org/ai/) - We’re thrilled to announce that this year’s AI Innovators Cohort is partnering with the Center for Digital Thriving (CDT), a cutting-edge research group at Project Zero! This dynamic professional learning experience offers educators the opportunity to explore AI in the classroom thoughtfully, creatively, and in alignment with their values, while participating in innovative research that informs new tools - [Book Club](https://wisinstitute.org/bookclub/) - This year, WISIT is offering a monthly, faculty-led book club centered on Evidence of Inquiry by Jessica Vance. Two experienced WISIT faculty members will facilitate thoughtful discussions, guide participants through key ideas and classroom connections, and support collaborative reflection. Designed as a warm, collegial space, imagine gathering together by the fire, this book club invites - [7 Key Habits For Building Better Relationships](https://wisinstitute.org/7-key-habits-for-building-better-relationships/) - Femininity Femininity (also called womanliness or girlishness) is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with women and girls. Although sociologists think of femininity as socially constructed, there is also widespread recognition that some behaviors considered feminine are influenced by both cultural factors and biological factors. To what extent femininity is biologically or - [Building Good Work Relationships](https://wisinstitute.org/building-good-work-relationships/) - Femininity Femininity (also called womanliness or girlishness) is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with women and girls. Although sociologists think of femininity as socially constructed, there is also widespread recognition that some behaviors considered feminine are influenced by both cultural factors and biological factors. To what extent femininity is biologically or - [Build Healthy and Happy Relationship](https://wisinstitute.org/build-healthy-and-happy-relationship/) - Femininity Femininity (also called womanliness or girlishness) is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with women and girls. Although sociologists think of femininity as socially constructed, there is also widespread recognition that some behaviors considered feminine are influenced by both cultural factors and biological factors. To what extent femininity is biologically or - [How To Be Successful In Life: 13 Life-Changing Tips](https://wisinstitute.org/how-to-be-successful-in-life-13-life-changing-tips/) - Femininity Femininity (also called womanliness or girlishness) is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with women and girls. Although sociologists think of femininity as socially constructed, there is also widespread recognition that some behaviors considered feminine are influenced by both cultural factors and biological factors. To what extent femininity is biologically or - [How Successful People Think](https://wisinstitute.org/how-successful-people-think/) - Femininity Femininity (also called womanliness or girlishness) is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with women and girls. Although sociologists think of femininity as socially constructed, there is also widespread recognition that some behaviors considered feminine are influenced by both cultural factors and biological factors. To what extent femininity is biologically or - [10 Steps to Awaken Femininity](https://wisinstitute.org/10-steps-to-awaken-femininity/) - Femininity Femininity (also called womanliness or girlishness) is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with women and girls. Although sociologists think of femininity as socially constructed, there is also widespread recognition that some behaviors considered feminine are influenced by both cultural factors and biological factors. To what extent femininity is biologically or - [Astrology: the Basics and Love Compatibility](https://wisinstitute.org/astrology-the-basics-and-love-compatibility/) - Femininity Femininity (also called womanliness or girlishness) is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with women and girls. Although sociologists think of femininity as socially constructed, there is also widespread recognition that some behaviors considered feminine are influenced by both cultural factors and biological factors. To what extent femininity is biologically or - [Market & Run Your Own Successful Business](https://wisinstitute.org/market-run-your-own-successful-business/) - Femininity Femininity (also called womanliness or girlishness) is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with women and girls. Although sociologists think of femininity as socially constructed, there is also widespread recognition that some behaviors considered feminine are influenced by both cultural factors and biological factors. To what extent femininity is biologically or - [How to Choose Your Therapist](https://wisinstitute.org/how-to-choose-your-therapist/) - Femininity Femininity (also called womanliness or girlishness) is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with women and girls. Although sociologists think of femininity as socially constructed, there is also widespread recognition that some behaviors considered feminine are influenced by both cultural factors and biological factors. To what extent femininity is biologically or ## Pages - [Home_Final](https://wisinstitute.org/) - WISIT Brings Together Educators to Foster Critical & Creative Thinking Find out what’s happening at WISIT About Us Connect THE SELECTION OF What We Do Since 2014, our WISIT Summer Institute has offered a week of inspiring learning grounded in Project Zero ideas and research on critical and creative thinking. We offer free workshops for - [Contacts v1](https://wisinstitute.org/contacts-v1/) - Let's Connect For questions or general assistance, please email us and we will respond to you as soon as possible.wisitprograms@wis.edu 704-968-30133100 Macomb St. NW DC 20008 Email Us Follow Us Instagram Linkedin elise.stephenson@wis.edu - [WISITSummer](https://wisinstitute.org/wisitsummer/) - WISIT SUMMER INSTITUTE! August 3-7, 2026 Since 2014, our annual summer institute has offered a week of intense, inspiring, and joyful professional learning with outstanding educators from across the region. 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Join Our Events Learn More About What We Do WISIT works to strengthen educators’ capacity to inspire deep thinking in learners, to educate for global competence, - [WISIT Programs](https://wisinstitute.org/programs/) - Thoughtful Leaders Cohort The Thoughtful Leaders Cohort is a semester-long professional learning experience dedicated to school leaders who are driven to cultivate a culture of thinking within their schools. Centered around Ron Ritchhart’s Eight Cultural Forces, this cohort empowers leaders to explore how they can intentionally shape their school environments to make thinking visible, valued, - [Who We Are](https://wisinstitute.org/who-we-are/) - WISIT Faculty Who We Are WISIT is powered by a dedicated leadership team, more than 90 faculty members, and an engaged advisory board who together provide high-quality professional learning to over 3,000 educators in the WISIT Network. WISIT Leadership Team Elise StephensonDirector of WISIT Grace Bogosian DavinPrograms Manager Aldaine WynterDirector of International-Mindedness, Diversity and Inclusion - [Upcoming Events](https://wisinstitute.org/events/) - August 3, 2026WISIT EventsWISIT Summer InstituteWeeklong ConferenceView Details Let's Connect Follow Us @wisinstitute Big announcement in our newsletter this week! The It’s shaping up to be a very special Museum Day at The power of WISIT lies in the broad group of educ The WISIT Summer Institute is not a one and done c Museum - [Our Confrences](https://wisinstitute.org/our-confrences/) - Let's Connect Follow Us @wisinstitute Big announcement in our newsletter this week! The It’s shaping up to be a very special Museum Day at The power of WISIT lies in the broad group of educ The WISIT Summer Institute is not a one and done c Museum Day is simply the best! Join us for ## Courses - [Coaching](https://wisinstitute.org/courses/coaching/) - WISIT offers customizable coaching and collaborative planning sessions designed to support school leaders and educators in thoughtfully bringing Project Zero inspired ideas to life within their unique contexts. Through structured coaching, guided reflection, and strategic planning, we partner with teams to adapt research-based frameworks to their specific goals, student populations, and instructional realities. These sessions - [One Day Retreat](https://wisinstitute.org/courses/one-day-retreat/) - WISIT offers one-day retreats designed for educators seeking time and space to deepen their practice. Participants spend a full day on Washington International School's renovated campus exploring Project Zero–inspired ideas, connecting with engaged and like-minded colleagues, and reflecting on their teaching and leadership practices. Retreats may be fully facilitated by the WISIT team or customized - [Educator Workshops](https://wisinstitute.org/courses/educator-workshops/) - WISIT designs and facilitates engaging, hands-on professional learning experiences that help schools thoughtfully launch and sustain school-wide themes and initiatives. Our workshops are grounded in research-based practices and are intentionally designed to deepen a culture of thinking, foster student agency, and strengthen instructional coherence across classrooms. With expertise in documentation as a learning and reflection - [Beyond WISIT](https://wisinstitute.org/courses/beyond-wisit/) - Throughout the year, WISIT offers high-quality professional learning events designed to support and inspire educators. While participation in WISIT is not required, these monthly workshops are hosted at a variety of school and museum sites and are open to all educators. The sessions extend and deepen learning initiated through WISIT while remaining accessible to teachers - [Learning Groups](https://wisinstitute.org/courses/learning-groups/) - WISIT hosts semester-long cohorts focused on specific areas of practice, such as Thoughtful Leadership AI Innovation in Education Creating Cultures of Thinking Teaching for Understanding Making Thinking Visible Project Zero–inspired approaches in Dual Language Classrooms Making Across the Curriculum Children Are Citizens JusticexDesign Current Project Zero research Teacher driven inquiry These cohorts offer sustained, collaborative - [WISIT Summer Institute](https://wisinstitute.org/courses/wisit-summer-institute/) - Details At WISIT, educators explore the research coming out of Project Zero (PZ)–an innovative leader in the domains of teaching and learning for over 50 years, located in the Graduate School of Education at Harvard University. Each year, we learn with and from PZ researchers and a diverse faculty of outstanding educators from the Washington, DC, region. - [Research Groups](https://wisinstitute.org/courses/research-groups/) - WISIT hosts a yearlong professional learning experience in partnership with a renowned Harvard Project Zero researcher. This sustained professional development brings educators together to learn with and from one another while engaging deeply in collaborative inquiry connected to active Project Zero research. Each year, the focus shifts based on the research partnership, offering participants a - [Conference Host](https://wisinstitute.org/courses/conference-host/) - With over 11 years of experience hosting multiple conferences and professional learning events each year, WISIT is available to design and lead whole-school or district professional development for up to 200 participants. WISIT works closely with school and district leaders to understand their strategic mission and goals, then thoughtfully match researchers and expert local educators ## Lessons - [Focus on action planning and sustaining change. Participate in collaborative visioning, celebrate connections, and leave empowered to lead meaningful transformation in your community.](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/focus-on-action-planning-and-sustaining-change-participate-in-collaborative-visioning-celebrate-connections-and-leave-empowered-to-lead-meaningful-transformation-in-your-community/) - [Deepen your practice with interactive workshops, affinity groups, and keynotes focused on creating inclusive, liberatory learning communities. Engage in dialogue and develop practical strategies for your school and classroom.](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/deepen-your-practice-with-interactive-workshops-affinity-groups-and-keynotes-focused-on-creating-inclusive-liberatory-learning-communities-engage-in-dialogue-and-develop-practical-strategies-for-y/) - [How can museums and community partners help us deepen our understanding of justice, identity, and belonging—both within our schools and across diverse community contexts?](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/how-can-museums-and-community-partners-help-us-deepen-our-understanding-of-justice-identity-and-belonging-both-within-our-schools-and-across-diverse-community-contexts/) - [Lesson 3](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/lesson-3-10/) - [Lesson 1](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/lesson-1-9/) - [Lesson 2](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/lesson-2-10/) - [Lesson 3](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/lesson-3-9/) - [Lesson 2](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/lesson-2-9/) - [Lesson 1](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/lesson-1-8/) - [Lesson 3](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/lesson-3-8/) - [Lesson 2](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/lesson-2-8/) - [Lesson 1](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/lesson-1-7/) - [Lesson 3](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/lesson-3-7/) - [Lesson 2](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/lesson-2-7/) - [Lesson 1](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/lesson-1-6/) - [Lesson 3](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/lesson-3-6/) - [Lesson 2](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/lesson-2-6/) - [Lesson 1](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/lesson-1-5/) - [Lesson 3](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/lesson-3-5/) - [Lesson 2](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/lesson-2-5/) - [Lesson 1](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/lesson-1-4/) - [Lesson 3](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/lesson-3-4/) - [Lesson 2](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/lesson-2-4/) - [Lesson 1](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/lesson-1-3/) - [Lesson 3](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/lesson-3-3/) - [Lesson 2](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/lesson-2-3/) - [Lesson 1](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/lesson-1-2/) - [Lesson 3](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/lesson-3-2/) - [Lesson 2](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/lesson-2-2/) - [Lesson 1](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/lesson-1/) - [3.2](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/3-2/) - [3.1](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/3-1/) - [2.2](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/2-2/) - [2.1](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/2-1/) - [1.2](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/1-2/) - [1.1](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/1-1/) - [Module 3](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/module-3/) - Femininity is a quality of acting in a typically womanly, girlish, or feminine way. Different cultures have different ideas of what femininity looks like. If you're a gentle, sweet-natured person, your grandmother may praise your femininity. - [Module 2](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/module-2/) - Femininity is a quality of acting in a typically womanly, girlish, or feminine way. Different cultures have different ideas of what femininity looks like. If you're a gentle, sweet-natured person, your grandmother may praise your femininity. - [Module 1](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/module-1/) - Femininity is a quality of acting in a typically womanly, girlish, or feminine way. Different cultures have different ideas of what femininity looks like. If you're a gentle, sweet-natured person, your grandmother may praise your femininity. - [Introduction](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/introduction/) - An introduction is the first paragraph of your paper. The goal of your introduction is to let your reader know the topic of the paper and what points will be made about the topic. The thesis statement that is included in the introduction tells your reader the specific purpose or main argument of your paper. - [Quizz](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/quizz/) - [Lesson 5](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/lesson-5/) - [Lesson 4](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/lesson-4/) - [Lesson 3](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/lesson-3/) - [Lesson 2](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/lesson-2/) - [Lesson 2](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/my-test-new-lesson-2/) - [Lesson 1](https://wisinstitute.org/lessons/my-test-new-lesson/) ## Events - [WISIT Summer Institute](https://wisinstitute.org/art-event/wisit-summer-institute/) ## Meetings - [How to Choose Your Therapist](https://wisinstitute.org/art-meeting/how-to-choose-your-therapist/) - Title goes here is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with women and girls. Although sociologists think of femininity as socially constructed, there is also widespread recognition that some behaviors considered feminine are influenced by both cultural factors and biological factors. To what extent femininity is biologically or socially influenced is subject - [20 Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Work-Life Balance](https://wisinstitute.org/art-meeting/20-tips-for-maintaining-a-healthy-work-life-balance/) - Title goes here is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with women and girls. Although sociologists think of femininity as socially constructed, there is also widespread recognition that some behaviors considered feminine are influenced by both cultural factors and biological factors. To what extent femininity is biologically or socially influenced is subject - [Build Healthy and Happy Relationship](https://wisinstitute.org/art-meeting/build-healthy-and-happy-relationship/) - Title goes here is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with women and girls. Although sociologists think of femininity as socially constructed, there is also widespread recognition that some behaviors considered feminine are influenced by both cultural factors and biological factors. To what extent femininity is biologically or socially influenced is subject - [How Successful People Think](https://wisinstitute.org/art-meeting/how-successful-people-think/) - Title goes here is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with women and girls. Although sociologists think of femininity as socially constructed, there is also widespread recognition that some behaviors considered feminine are influenced by both cultural factors and biological factors. To what extent femininity is biologically or socially influenced is subject - [How Successful People Think (2)](https://wisinstitute.org/art-meeting/how-successful-people-think-2/) - Title goes here is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with women and girls. Although sociologists think of femininity as socially constructed, there is also widespread recognition that some behaviors considered feminine are influenced by both cultural factors and biological factors. To what extent femininity is biologically or socially influenced is subject - [10 Steps to Awaken Femininity](https://wisinstitute.org/art-meeting/10-steps-to-awaken-femininity/) - Title goes here is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with women and girls. Although sociologists think of femininity as socially constructed, there is also widespread recognition that some behaviors considered feminine are influenced by both cultural factors and biological factors. To what extent femininity is biologically or socially influenced is subject - [Building Awesome Work Relationships](https://wisinstitute.org/art-meeting/building-awesome-work-relationships/) - Title goes here is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with women and girls. Although sociologists think of femininity as socially constructed, there is also widespread recognition that some behaviors considered feminine are influenced by both cultural factors and biological factors. To what extent femininity is biologically or socially influenced is subject - [Astrology: the Basics and Love Compatibility](https://wisinstitute.org/art-meeting/astrology-the-basics-and-love-compatibility/) - [Building Good Work Relationships](https://wisinstitute.org/art-meeting/building-good-work-relationships/) ## Episode - [Tell Me Something True with Mary Taylor](https://wisinstitute.org/podcast/tell-me-something-true-with-mary-taylor/) - Femininity (also called womanliness or girlishness) is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with women and girls. Although sociologists think of femininity as socially constructed, there is also widespread recognition that some behaviors considered feminine are influenced by both cultural factors and biological factors. To what extent femininity is biologically or socially - [The Art & Science of Femininity](https://wisinstitute.org/podcast/the-art-science-of-femininity/) - [Finding Real Rest and True Life](https://wisinstitute.org/podcast/finding-real-rest-and-true-life/) - To what extent femininity is biologically or socially influenced is subject to debate. It is distinct from the definition of the biological female sex, as both males and females can exhibit feminine traits. Traits traditionally cited as feminine include gracefulness, gentleness, empathy, humility, and sensitivity. To what extent femininity is biologically or socially influenced is - [Self Development Tools & Techniques](https://wisinstitute.org/podcast/self-development-tools-techniques/) - [Techniquesfor Conscious Relationships](https://wisinstitute.org/podcast/techniquesfor-conscious-relationships/) - [Women, Men & Relationships](https://wisinstitute.org/podcast/women-men-relationships/) - [Journey to Social Confidence](https://wisinstitute.org/podcast/journey-to-social-confidence/) - [Intuitive Lifestyle Success Podcast](https://wisinstitute.org/podcast/intuitive-lifestyle-success-podcast/) - [Dreaming or Living Your Best Life?](https://wisinstitute.org/podcast/dreaming-or-living-your-best-life/) - [Why Won't You Date Me? 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