Program Details
Athena Project
Professional Development
Deerfield Academy
In an effort to promote collaboration and professional development between schools, Deerfield launched the Athena Project. Supported by an E.E. Ford grant, the project involves an online platform for sharing curriculum (questions, activities, assignments, etc.) and person-to-person programs at schools for teachers to discuss and improve their work. Currently in a testing phase, the Athena Project will grow in the coming years and is looking for schools or individuals who are interested in creating, sharing, and improving open education resources. At a high level, the project aims to help establish a dynamic professional memory for the field of education. At a practical level, it aims to provide teachers the resources they need on a day-to-day basis.