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Celebrate the Genius and Joy of Every Student in Your Classroom
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT
Presented by Dr. Gholdy Muhammad, Endowed Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Illinois Chicago
Sponsored by Lerner Publishing Group
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Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking edWebinar with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad, renowned educator, researcher, and author of Cultivating Genius and Unearthing Joy. Dr. Muhammad’s groundbreaking research explores how educators can create teaching and learning environments that are academically rigorous, culturally and historically responsive, and deeply meaningful, relevant, and joyful for all students.
Dr. Muhammad presents her Five Pursuits Framework (Identity, Skills, Intellect, Criticality, and Joy), which is a research-based approach that enhances student engagement and intellectual growth. Drawing on her extensive scholarship and practical experience, Dr. Muhammad shares insights into how schools can foster universal values, creativity and critical thinking, and interaction with families and communities.
This edWebinar offers educators, administrators, and education leaders concrete strategies and tools for designing meaningful, transformative learning that affirms students’ identities and fosters academic success. Educators leave feeling inspired and able to envision what curricula can be when we center genius and joy. Whether you are new to Dr. Muhammad’s work or have already been inspired by her writing, this session provides actionable ideas to reimagine curriculum, instruction, and leadership.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn directly from one of today’s leading voices in culturally responsive education. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-5 school leaders and district leaders.
About the Presenter
Dr. Gholdy Muhammad is the John Corbally Endowed Professor of Literacy, Language, and Culture at the University of Illinois Chicago. She has previously served as a classroom teacher, literacy specialist, school district administrator, curriculum director, and school board president. She studies Black historical excellence in education, intending to reframe curriculum and instruction today. Dr. Muhammad’s scholarship has appeared in leading academic journals and books. She has also received numerous national awards and is the author of the best-selling books Cultivating Genius and Unearthing Joy. In 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, she was named among the top 1% Edu-Scholar Public Influencers due to her impact on policy and practice. In the fall of 2026, her first curriculum, entitled Genius and Joy, will be available to schools and educators.
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