{"id":102047,"date":"2026-10-21T14:36:32","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T18:36:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amanaacademy.org\/west-atlanta\/?p=102047"},"modified":"2026-10-21T14:37:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T18:37:14","slug":"amana-west-student-and-teacher-to-present-at-el-education-national-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amanaacademy.org\/west-atlanta\/news\/amana-west-student-and-teacher-to-present-at-el-education-national-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Amana West Student and Teacher to Present at EL Education National Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-102048\" src=\"http:\/\/amanaacademy.org\/west-atlanta\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/Untitled-Design-52.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1260\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amanaacademy.org\/west-atlanta\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/Untitled-Design-52.png 1260w, https:\/\/amanaacademy.org\/west-atlanta\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/Untitled-Design-52-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/amanaacademy.org\/west-atlanta\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/Untitled-Design-52-1024x569.png 1024w, https:\/\/amanaacademy.org\/west-atlanta\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/Untitled-Design-52-768x427.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1260px) 100vw, 1260px\" \/>Amana Academy West is proud to be represented at next week\u2019s EL Education National Conference by two members of our Crew: teacher Ms. DeBay and sixth-grade student Jude B.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Ms. DeBay will lead a session titled <\/span><strong><span>\u201cBe the Change: Passages that Transform Students,\u201d<\/span><\/strong><span> exploring how learning expedition-connected Passages help fifth graders reflect on their growth, elevate their voices, and confidently transition to middle school. Through authentic student work and guided reflection, participants will explore how to create meaningful Passage experiences that empower students to recognize their ability to make a difference in their communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Jude will participate in two panel discussions focused on <\/span><strong><span>student voice<\/span><\/strong><span>. As one of just six students serving on EL Education\u2019s National Student Advisory Council, Jude helps bring student perspectives to a national conversation about learning, leadership, and the student experience. His participation reflects the importance of giving young people meaningful opportunities to share their ideas and help shape the educational experiences of others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>These opportunities reflect what makes learning at Amana special: students are not simply learning about the world; they are developing the confidence, skills, and sense of agency to help shape it.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amana Academy West is proud to be represented at next week\u2019s EL Education National Conference by two members of our Crew: teacher Ms. DeBay and sixth-grade student Jude B. 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