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Exciting news!Ed Soul now offers continuing education credits (CEUs) and Board of School Administrators (BOSA) credits! ...
06/08/2026

Exciting news!

Ed Soul now offers continuing education credits (CEUs) and Board of School Administrators (BOSA) credits!

You already listen to the podcast for relevant insights and inspiring interviews with educational experts. Now, eligible Ed Soul podcast episodes offer an added benefit: CEU/BOSA credits!

We know your time is valuable. Now, you can earn CEU and BOSA credits while investing in your “soul work” — on your own schedule.

Ready to get started? Visit mn.sourcewell.org/podcast/credit to learn more about eligible episodes and next steps.

06/01/2026

This week on Ed Soul 🎧 Jack Berckemeyer joins us to explore the unique world of middle school learners and the realities of "managing the madness" in today’s classrooms.

An educator, author, and speaker, Jack shares practical insights on classroom management, creating safe and engaging learning environments, modeling social skills, and ending the school year with intention.

In the Sourcewell region? Register for the 2026 Sourcewell Educator Summit and ask Jack to "finish that story!": mn.sourcewell.org/professional-development/2026-sourcewell-educator-summit

Listen: sourcewell.co/podcast
Watch: sourcewell.co/watch-ed-soul

Save the date! EngageED Workshop 2026 is happening Aug. 7 at Sourcewell.This full-day professional learning event brings...
05/28/2026

Save the date! EngageED Workshop 2026 is happening Aug. 7 at Sourcewell.

This full-day professional learning event brings educators together to explore hands-on STEM strategies, student engagement ideas and cross-curricular teaching approaches.
Open to educators of all subjects and grade levels, with actionable strategies, collaborative learning and classroom-ready ideas you can put into practice right away.

Register today: mn.sourcewell.org/professional-development/engageed-workshop-2026

05/27/2026

Helping school districts work smarter and stronger is what partnership is all about.

Pequot Lakes School District was looking to improve efficiency, so they teamed up with CESO through Sourcewell to help streamline student transportation routing for its 1,800 students.

Through a comprehensive transportation assessment with Sourcewell, it didn’t take long for CESO to identify a key opportunity: The existing routing software wasn’t being used to its full potential.

CESO worked with the school district to modernize its approach. CESO provided hands-on training, offered ongoing support, and improved routing strategies to empower the district to operate more efficiently and confidently every day.

The results speak for themselves. The school district is already seeing smoother daily operations, improved efficiency, and valuable time savings.

This partnership is a great example of how delivering practical solutions creates lasting improvements for schools and the students they serve.

Read the full story:

More than 100 teachers and staff from schools across Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, and Wadena counties were recognize...
05/15/2026

More than 100 teachers and staff from schools across Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, and Wadena counties were recognized for their outstanding dedication, leadership, and innovation at Sourcewell’s Educators of Excellence celebrations.

Held April 29 and May 6 at The Northern Pacific Center in Brainerd, the events honored 53 Teachers of Excellence and 49 Pillars of Excellence—non-teaching staff who make a difference every day. Randy Thompson of Menahga Public School was also named Innovator of the Year by the Innovative Schools Project.
See the full photo galleries here:

Night 1: sourcewell.zenfoliosite.com/2026-educators-of-excellence-day-1
Night 2: sourcewell.zenfoliosite.com/2026-educators-of-excellence-day-2

This year's event recordings, event program, and additional award information can also be found on our website: mn.sourcewell.org/education/awards

05/15/2026

This week on Ed Soul 🎧 Dr. Kathryn Hecht, child and adolescent clinical psychologist, author, and professional bravery coach, joins us for a conversation about supporting anxious youth and helping students build confidence through brave, everyday moments. She shares practical strategies educators and school leaders can use to better support students experiencing anxiety.

Tune in for more discussion on:
• What anxiety trends mean for today’s classrooms
• How adults can create brave, confidence-building opportunities
• Why calm, steady regulation from adults matters so much
• Student-facing tools that help kids build bravery over time

Listen: sourcewell.co/podcast
Watch: sourcewell.co/watch-ed-soul

Are you an educator within Sourcewell’s five-county region? Register for the upcoming Educator Summit to hear more from Dr. Kathryn Hecht: mn.sourcewell.org/professional-development/2026-sourcewell-educator-summit

Early childhood professionals make a lasting impact, and this conference is designed with you in mind!Join us October 2 ...
05/07/2026

Early childhood professionals make a lasting impact, and this conference is designed with you in mind!

Join us October 2 at Sourcewell for the 2026 Early Childhood Conference. Spend the day engaging in meaningful professional development, connecting with peers from across the region, and gaining practical strategies you can bring back to your work.

Make plans to attend here: sourcewell.co/early-childhood

Happy Public Service Recognition Week!We're celebrating the champions who make our region stronger every day.Nominations...
05/04/2026

Happy Public Service Recognition Week!

We're celebrating the champions who make our region stronger every day.

Nominations for the Public Service Recognition Awards are officially open through August 7. This is your chance to recognize the individuals and teams in nonprofit, public safety, and local government roles whose dedication, service, and impact often happen behind the scenes and make all the difference.

Learn more and submit a nomination today: mn.sourcewell.org/public-service-recognition-awards

05/01/2026

What does it look like to keep learning personal and authentic in schools? In this episode, Ed Soul sits down with Educator Summit keynote speaker Thomas C. Murray to share how schools can move from student-centered beliefs to intentionally designed experiences, spaces, and cultures.

The episode highlights
• The power of strong relationships in meaningful learning
• What Future Ready Schools look like in practice
• How to scale personalized learning despite time and workload challenges

Listen now: sourcewell.co/podcast
Or watch here: sourcewell.co/watch-ed-soul

Reserve a seat at the 2026 Sourcewell Educator Summit to hear more from Thomas and connect with other inspiring education leaders: mn.sourcewell.org/professional-development/2026-sourcewell-educator-summit Save 20% on registration through the end of today, May 1!

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