For decades education has been hyper focused on students mastering the academic standards, leaving little time to guide them in becoming socially responsible and productive citizens. Given the state of today’s society, it is more important than ever that we help build our student’s confidence so that they can adapt to new information and feel empowered to advocate for what they believe in. Collaborate with colleagues while learning how to create empowering educational environments that set-up self-directed learning and promote positive interdependence. Through powerful readings, dynamic discussions, and hands-on projects, educators will walk away from this workshop feeling empowered and ready share this experience with their students.