Dear friends,

We write to share details on upcoming events and programming hosted by the Tang Institute over the next few weeks. We hope to welcome you to some (or all!) of these virtual conversations. Feel free to share these event details widely with friends and colleagues and continue to visit the events page on the Tang Institute website for additional offerings.

If you have any questions, please reach out to tanginstitute@andover.edu. We look forward to connecting with you!

- The Tang Institute team

A conversation with filmmaker David Abel

You are invited to take part in a conversation tomorrow, Wednesday, February 10, at 7:00 p.m. ET with climate journalist and documentary filmmaker, David Abel. Abel, an award-winning reporter on the Boston Globe staff since 1999, is the director of Entangled, a documentary film about efforts to protect the North American Right Whale from extinction and the impacts on the lobster industry. Join us to learn more about this important film and discuss ways to support the efforts to save these majestic creatures.

This event is hosted by the Milton Humanities Workshop, a consortium that includes a team of Andover faculty members.

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Tang Institute Lunch & Discussion, "Peer Coaching: Reflection, Inquiry, Collaboration"

Educators are welcome to join us on Friday, February 12, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. ET for a discussion about the philosophy and practice of peer coaching for classroom teachers. The goal for this session is to provide an opportunity to see what peer coaches "do" and to demonstrate the transformative potential of coaching. The program will kick off at 11:30 a.m. with the full group and will also include opportunities for smaller breakout room discussions.

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Mindful Educator Series

We hope you will join us for a mindfulness series for educators and other school-based professionals starting Wednesday, February 24, at 7 p.m. ET. Led by mindfulness educator Alison Cohen, this series will explore a variety of mindfulness practices and tools that can be helpful as we continue to navigate a challenging year. Through experiential mindfulness exercises and discussion, Cohen will offer ways to cultivate well-being for ourselves and the young people in our care. Sessions will take place on Zoom and will be offered monthly through May. Feel free to participate in one or all of these conversations; each will be a stand-alone session.

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Mindfulness at the Museum

Join us virtually on Sunday, February 28, from 11-12:00 p.m. ET for a mindful observation experience focused on finding ground within unpredictability. Led by India Clark, founder of the Wayfinder Institute, this deep seeing experience uses artworks, the body, and breath to help you unwind and relax into the present moment with the amplified impact of group meditation. No prior experience is necessary. Come away with tools for stress relief, new awareness, and a deepened sense of community.

This event is co-sponsored by the Addison Gallery of American Art and the Tang Institute.

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Parent Workshops through Challenge Success

Lastly, we are excited to share information about two workshops our friends at Challenge Success are offering for parents and caregivers on Wednesday, February 24 and Thursday, March 11. Many of you will remember that Dr. Denise Pope, co-founder of CS, spoke with Andover parents earlier this year; we hope these sessions will offer additional insight into ways to continue to support your child's academic and personal well-being.

Details on both of these workshops are available here. The Tang Institute is happy to cover the registration fees for Andover families; if you are interested in participating in these workshops, please reach out to tanginstitute@andover.edu.

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