Programs & Events
The Transformative Education Lab hosts programs and events that bring formative education to life across educational and community contexts.
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Explore our current and upcoming opportunities below, and revisit highlights from past programs and events.
Ongoing & Upcoming
Inaugural Conference on Formative Education
PreK-12 Formative Education Grant Competition
The inaugural PreK鈥�12 Formative Education Grant Competition invited educators to design or expand projects that cultivate wholeness, purpose, and community in PreK鈥�12 settings. Following a highly competitive review process, twelve educators were selected to receive grants of $3,000鈥�$5,000 and mentorship from Boston College faculty. Awardees are now developing and implementing their projects as part of a growing professional learning community and will present their work at a final showcase.
Award recipients announced: April, 2026
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Completed Programs & Events
PreK-12 Formative Education Summer Institute
June 26-28, 2026
The PreK鈥�12 Formative Education Summer Institute was a three-day professional learning experience for educators committed to whole-person education. Participants engaged in faculty talks, collaborative design labs, and guided reflection to develop practical tools for integrating wholeness, purpose, and community into their practice. The Institute culminated in capstone action plans and connected participants with a growing national network of formative education practitioners.
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TLab Digital Storytelling Competition
May 2026
The Transformative Education Lab Digital Storytelling Competition invited members of the Boston College community to create a 2鈥�5 minute digital story exploring one or more key dimensions of formative education: wholeness, purpose, and community. Participants reflected on meaningful experiences and considered how those experiences shaped their growth and formation. Following a review of the submissions, two Grand Prize winners, two Runner-Up Prize recipients, and five Honorable Mentions were selected.
Formative Education Experience: Crafted with Love
February 12, 2026 | In collaboration with The Hatchery Makerspace
Our first Formative Education Experience brought members of the Boston College community together for an afternoon of making, reflection, and connection. In partnership with The Hatchery Makerspace, participants screen printed TLab-designed tote bags and T-shirts and explored hands-on crafts including chocolate making, candle making, card making, and stained glass.
More than a creative workshop, the event invited participants to reflect on learning, care, and community through shared creative practice. We look forward to hosting additional formative experiences in the future.
Formation Through My Eyes: Photo Story Contest
January 2026
The Formation Through My Eyes Photo Story Contest invited members of the Boston College community to capture moments, places, and relationships that shaped their growth and sense of purpose. Participants submitted 1鈥�3 photographs accompanied by short reflective captions exploring how experiences in classrooms, communities, and everyday life contributed to their formation.
TLab Community Sweepstakes
November 2025
As part of our initial launch, TLab hosted a community sweepstakes to introduce our mission and expand engagement across Boston College. Participants entered by subscribing to our newsletter and following our social media platforms. The initiative strengthened our growing network and connected students, alumni, faculty, and staff to formative education resources and upcoming opportunities. Winners received Boston College-themed prizes in celebration of the Lab鈥檚 early momentum.