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Looking for a creative way to teach outside the box? Influenced by the Professional Learning team at Central 301, Inspire is a subscription box delivered directly to you, and it helps educators learn, implement, and reflect on best practices. Each box is filled with ready-to-use activities and resources to implement in your classroom/building immediately, as well as some fun surprises just for you. 

Select your subscription plan (monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, semiannually, or single month), and get ready to unbox something “inspiring”! 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jenny Clark ([email protected]). Curious about what’s coming next? Check out a sneak peek of our upcoming monthly themes below.

Monthly Themes

August 2026
Better Together: Building Collaborative Classrooms

September 2026
Windows & Mirrors: Representation Matters

October 2026
The Questioning Classroom: Asking Better Questions

November 2026
Gratitude in Education: Celebrating the Everyday Wins

December 2026
Pause, Reflect, Reset: Success Through the Remainder of the School Year

January 2027
The Organized Educator: Systems That Save Time

February 2027
Community Builders: From Groups to Teams

March 2027
Innovation Station: Trying Something New

April 2027
Building Problem Solvers: Preparing Students for Real Challenges

May 2027
The Teacher Leader: Leading From Any Seat

June 2027
The Summer Learning Playlist: Books, Podcasts & Inspiration

July 2027
The Next Chapter: Preparing for a New School Year