CommonWealth Education Media and Publishing observed a flipped education movement in Taiwan since 2014. We noticed that the educators who made changes are lonely. We honor and support them through our reports and the awards; we build up a learning community and a “platform” for them to interact and to integrate all new ideas, resources and actions and to feel the togetherness.
1) Building trust among educators--- CWEMP establishes its professional reputation through publishing magazines, books, websites etc. We try to meet educators’ needs and provide positive solutions. 2) Hosting an “Education Innovation 100+ Award '' since 2017 ---We invite an esteemed committee of jury, select carefully from 2000+ applying innovation projects/actions.We set up a full-time team of 2 to serve the growing community. 3) Initiating meet-ups, local gatherings,annual conferences and building up an active ecosystem--- CWEMP initiates chances for local educators to support each other. Small budget will be offered for educators' own initiatives. CWEMP also hosts an CW Education Innovation Conference for 8 years, where international speakers share their visions with local KOLs. 4) Bringing in resources from outside of schools--- CWEMP involves NPO and CSR to join CW Education Innovation 100+ Alliance.
CW Education Innovation 100+ Alliance has created more than 1,000 education innovation initiatives compiled in a database. And many members become leaders in their own professional areas. And the past 8 CW Education Innovation Conferences have accumulate synergie, including over 175 top speakers from home and abroad invited; more than 27,000 participants attracted; 400+ reports published by media outlets; 7 cities and counties in Taiwan connected together; 31 company NPOs joined with in a common response. It is a growing community that casts great impact in k-12 education. More and more innovators hope to join.
CWEMP will work more profoundly and connect on a wider scale. We will promote more cooperation internationally and match more resources from private sectors.
We encourage other organizations to focus on their local innovative educators. First you have to have a consensus of what a good education should be. Secondly to find out and locate the innovative educators and their actions. Thirdly, to provide support/resource/respect to help them to make change. Lastly, take a long view and stick to your idea and vision.
