EBD Institute · Professional Learning
Practice develops continuously, not in a single day
Equity By Design helps educators and leaders develop their practice through evidence-based learning experiences that connect research, reflection, and implementation.
Signature community
UnLearn ReLearn
ULRL is Equity By Design's collaborative professional learning community where educators, school leaders, researchers, and practitioners share authentic experiences, challenge outdated thinking, and inspire meaningful change through storytelling and practical application.
Rather than relying solely on experts, ULRL recognizes that every educator has valuable experiences that can help others grow.
Everyone has something to unlearn. Everyone has something to teach.
Learning community
Learn. Be. Do.
Learn. Be. Do. (LBD) is Equity By Design's collaborative learning community for educators, school leaders, students, researchers, and lifelong learners. More than a traditional book club, LBD combines reading, discussion, reflection, and practical application to help members turn ideas into meaningful action.
Ready to learn alongside educators and leaders committed to improving education?
One ecosystem
ULRL and Learn. Be. Do. are two halves of one learning loop
After reading a book in Learn. Be. Do., Hermes recommends ULRL sessions from educators applying those concepts in real classrooms. After watching a ULRL session, Hermes recommends a related book, discussion, or reflection guide.
Read→Reflect→Watch→Discuss→Apply→Share→Lead
Formats
Ways schools and systems learn with us
Offerings are sequenced against real capacity so learning becomes practice rather than paperwork.
Self-paced courses
Short, structured modules educators can complete between the demands of a school week.
Cohort experiences
Facilitated groups moving through the same inquiry together across a semester or year.
District partnerships
Multi-year learning plans built into existing professional development calendars.
Leadership academies
Sustained development for principals, cabinet members, and aspiring leaders.
Keynote experiences
Framing sessions that open a year of work rather than close a conference day.
Professional learning communities
Ongoing groups that read, reflect, and implement together over time.
Free for educators
The 7-Day Back-to-School Reset™
A short, free implementation experience for the start of the year: 10–15 minutes a day for seven days, plus a baseline reflection and a 30-day follow-up. No purchase required.
Connected by design
Learning that links to frameworks, certification, and research
Every professional learning experience draws on our published frameworks and prepares teams for Equity By Design Certification.