K-12 Ed Reform in the Post-Obama World Video | SXSWedu 2017 | Policy Forum

Eva Moskowitz, John Katzman, Nina Rees and Richard Whitmire Education reform means different things to different people but, after eight years of Obama, we were pretty sure what we were talking about. No one knows for sure what a new President will bring to the pace, guidelines or definitions of K-12 education reform. We’ll examine the possibilities and probabilities of reform post-Obama. About SXSWedu The SXSWedu® Conference & Festival fosters innovation in learning by hosting a passionate and diverse community of education stakeholders. The seventh annual SXSWedu will return to Austin, March 6-9, 2017, for four days of compelling sessions, in-depth workshops, engaging learning experiences, mentorship, film screenings, startup events, policy-centered discussions, business opportunities, networking and so much more! Through collaboration, creativity and social action, SXSWedu empowers its global community to connect, discover and impact. SXSWedu is a component of the South by Southwest® (SXSW®) family of conferences and festivals. Internationally recognized as the convergence gathering for creative professionals, SXSWedu extends SXSW’s support for the art of engagement to include society’s true rock stars: educators! Connect with SXSWedu Online at: Visit the SXSWedu website: http://sxswedu.com/ Follow SXSWedu on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sxswedu Like SXSWedu on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sxswedu/

Sarah Elizabeth Lewis Video | SXSWedu 2017 | Creativity & Social Justice

Sarah Elizabeth Lewis, SXSWedu 2017 Keynote, Creativity & Social Justice About SXSWedu The SXSWedu® Conference & Festival fosters and celebrates innovations in learning by hosting a diverse and energetic community of stakeholders across a variety of backgrounds in education. The annual four-day event affords registrants open access to engaging sessions, immersive workshops, interactive learning experiences, film screenings, early-stage startups, business opportunities and networking. Through collaboration, creativity and social action, SXSWedu empowers its global community to Connect. Discover. Impact. SXSWedu is a component of the South by Southwest® family of conferences and festivals. Connect with SXSWedu Online at: Visit the SXSWedu website: http://sxswedu.com/ Follow SXSWedu on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sxswedu Like SXSWedu on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sxswedu/

Brené Brown Video | SXSWedu 2017 | Daring Classrooms

Brené Brown, SXSWedu 2017 Keynote, Daring Classrooms We need to understand how scarcity affects the way we lead and teach, we have to engage with vulnerability and we need to learn how to recognize and combat shame. What would it mean for our schools and classrooms if we showed up for tough, honest conversations about what it takes to bring our best, most authentic selves to work? These conversations may sound risky and vulnerable, but risk and vulnerability are essential to courageous schools. A daring classroom is a place where both teachers and students commit to choosing courage over comfort, choosing what is right over what is fun, fast or easy and practicing values rather than professing them. About SXSWedu The SXSWedu® Conference & Festival fosters and celebrates innovations in learning by hosting a diverse and energetic community of stakeholders across a variety of backgrounds in education. The annual four-day event affords registrants open access to engaging sessions, immersive workshops, interactive learning experiences, film screenings, early-stage startups, business opportunities and networking. Through collaboration, creativity and social action, SXSWedu empowers its global community to Connect. Discover. Impact. SXSWedu is a component of the South by Southwest® family of conferences and festivals. Connect with SXSWedu Online at: Visit the SXSWedu website: http://sxswedu.com/ Follow SXSWedu on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sxswedu Like SXSWedu on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sxswedu/

Spotlight on SXSWedu 2017

The SXSWedu® Conference & Festival fosters innovation in learning by hosting a passionate and diverse community of education stakeholders. The seventh annual SXSWedu will return to Austin, March 6-9, 2017, for four days of compelling sessions, in-depth workshops, engaging learning experiences, mentorship, film screenings, startup events, policy-centered discussions, business opportunities, networking and so much more! Through collaboration, creativity and social action, SXSWedu empowers its global community to connect, discover and impact.

SXSWedu 2017 The Rather Prize: The Best Idea to Improve TX Edu

The Rather Prize is a $10k prize presented to the person behind the best idea to improve Texas education. The statewide prize is open to students, teachers and administrators in Texas. Our session will begin with a discussion about the implementation of Eastside Memorial’s winning idea from last year, followed by an announcement and action plan for the Rather Prize second annual contest. Martin and Dan Rather will lead the conversation focusing on the importance of listening to great ideas in Texas education. The session will include a Q&A session. Multimedia will be used to feature the comeback of Eastside memorial with a spotlight on the second annual Rather Prize winner.

Christopher Emdin SXSWedu 2017 Keynote

SXSWedu 2017s opening keynote. Merging theory and practice, connecting contemporary issues to historical ones, and providing a deep analysis on the current state of education, Dr. Emdin ushers in a new way of looking at improving schools and schooling. Drawing from themes in his New York Times Bestselling book, and the latest album from rap group A Tribe Called Quest, Emdin offers insight into the structures of contemporary schools, and highlights major issues like the absence of diversity among teachers, the ways educators of color are silenced in schools, the absence of student voice in designing teaching and learning, and a way forward in addressing these issues.

Michael Kleba Video | SXSWedu 2017 | Chief Teachers

Michael Kleba In industries from health care to the military to major league baseball, executives call on (and compensate) the advice of working practitioners. Why is it so rare to find companies that have working teachers in executive and leadership positions? Join Mike Kleba as he explores a revolutionary paradigm in education: teacher as advisor and business executive. Teachers aren’t untapped as end users; they are untapped as partners.

Tim Ferriss SXSWedu 2017 Keynote

The Secrets of Accelerated Learning & Mastery | SXSWedu Keynote Tim Ferriss in conversation with Charles Best Want to become world-class in anything, or teach others to do the same? Tim Ferriss, author of “Tools of Titans” and “The 4-Hour Workweek,” has spent years interviewing and studying world-class performers—celebs, entrepreneurs, athletes, Special Ops commanders and more—to deconstruct accelerated learning. In this talk, moderated by Charles Best, Founder and CEO of DonorsChoose.org, Ferriss will share frameworks and techniques that can help you take learning (and teaching) to the next level.

Andrew Smith Lewis | SXSWedu 2017 | Learning, Memory & Knowledge Post-Google

Learning, Memory & Knowledge Post-Google | SXSWedu Featured Session Andrew Smith Lewis Cerego – Co-Founder & CEO Seth Godin famously argued that there is “zero value in memorizing anything ever again.” In the post-Google, mobile era, where information is constantly at our fingertips, this may very well be true, but how does this cultural shift away from memorization actually impact knowledge and learning? In fact, memory may be more important than ever in role as the foundational knowledge from which our learning (and information seeking) takes shape. In this talk, Andrew Smith Lewis will look at the science of memory and how technology is changing the cultural value of memory and knowledge. He’ll also explore the tradeoffs we may be making in the post-Google era as how we learn evolves.

Jahana Hayes Video | SXSWedu 2017 | Classroom to Community

SXSWedu 2017 Featured Session Classroom to Community: Student Service Learning Jahana Hayes CCSSO – 2016 Natl Teacher of the Year Through service learning, 2016 National Teacher of the Year Jahana Hayes expands her classroom walls into the community. Community service projects build skills and empowerment, and provide students the opportunity to transfer the critical thinking and problem solving skills taught in the classroom into the real world. It also allows students to know the power of being the giver. Students build a sense of increased self-worth and self-sufficiency. This, in turn, can lead to academic success. Hayes will share best practices for engaging students in service learning and encourage educators to develop plans of their own to expand the network of teachers engaging in this valuable practice.

Do School Boards Work?: Improving Student Outcomes | SXSWedu 2017 | Policy Forum

AJ Crabill, Dori Fenenbock, Kendall Pace and Richard A Carranza Do School Boards Work?: Improving Student Outcomes How much of your district’s school board meetings are spent focused on student outcomes — not just adult inputs, frustrated parents, upset vendors, debates about whom the superintendent should or shouldn’t have hired, discussions that revolve around second-guessing managerial decisions, etc.? If your district is like many, the answer probably ranges from none to not enough. But there is another way; let’s talk about it.

Michelle Johnson | SXSWedu 2017 | Leaders in Lockstep: Combating Sexual Assault

Michelle Johnson US Air Force Academy – Lieutenant Gen Superintendent Leaders in Lockstep: Combating Sexual Assault Summary It is time to acknowledge and own the societal problem of sexual assault on college campuses. Despite our respective codes of honor, service academies have not been immune to this corrosive problem. Transforming culture has to start at the top, with leaders in lockstep, fostering a culture that is committed to respect for the human dignity of every person. The culture must be consistent, to include respect for gender, religion, socio economic status, race, color, creed or sexual orientation. We must take an honest, introspective look at our climate, reinforce our commitment to this consistent respect, and ensure that the emotional and physical wellbeing of victims is a top priority.

Is Educational Innovation Overrated? | SXSWedu 2017 | Policy Forum

Ben Riley, Dick Startz, Kate Walsh Is Educational Innovation Overrated? Summary In this no-holds-barred session, Kate Walsh (NCTQ) and Benjamin Riley (Deans for Impact) debate whether we actually need less innovation in education, particularly when preparing teachers. In what will surely feel like an anathema to the SXSWedu crowd, participants will be asked to close their laptops (gasp!) and to pocket cellphones (shudder!) as we discuss whether education in the 21st century is really all that different from the 20th…or the 3rd even! Dick Startz (UC Santa Barbara), a remarkably entertaining economist, moderates.

Computer Science Standards: Best Practices | SXSWedu 2017 | Policy Forum

Anthony A Owen, Heather Lageman, Kevin Nolten, Pat Yongpradit Computer Science Standards: Best Practices Summary The U.S. has over half a million unfilled computing jobs, and computing jobs are projected to grow at 2x the rate of any other job over the next 10 years. Like History, Math or English, Computer Science is recognized by educators and parents alike as a critical skill for career readiness. However, most states have not yet adopted computer science learning standards, and only 25% of schools teach computer science at all. State Boards of Education are key: 45 state boards of education have authority to design and implement education standards, but only 5 states have CS standards. This panel will highlight why CS standards are important, and how to get them passed in your state.

Jessica O Matthews Video | SXSWedu 2017 | Ideate & Create Towards a Better Tomorrow

Ideate & Create Towards a Better Tomorrow Jessica O Matthews Uncharted Play – Founder/CEO Summary How can we inspire children to create positive change in their communities? Uncharted Play makes energy-generating play products that power and empower communities worldwide. Using its products as teaching tools alongside the company’s “Think Out Of Bounds” (TOOB) Curriculum, the company is helping students find the confidence to imagine and invent a better future. Uncharted Play has based its headquarters in Harlem to champion the intersection of self-expression and technology, a union enhanced by diverse opinions and backgrounds. Learn more about how UP embraces the power of play and community to change the way the world looks at innovation—and innovators.

ESSA, Turnaround Arts & the Obama Education Legacy Video | SXSWedu 2017 | Policy Forum

Brittany Packnett, Iz Avila, Kathy Fletcher, Vernee Green ESSA, Turnaround Arts & the Obama Education Legacy Summary #ArtsEd The President’s Committee is a White House advisory committee on culture, for which the First Lady serves as Honorary Chair. Under this Committee, the Obama Administration created an impressive education legacy, of which the arts are a critical part. This session will demonstrate in action the arts education opportunities provided by Turnaround Arts (TA), an arts education initiative that uses the arts as a tool to reform some of the nation’s lowest performing schools. The session will help participants understand the ways in which local communities can leverage the arts through new education legislation (ESSA) and understand the methodology by which TA has achieved academic success.

Data Today: Trends & Predictions for Higher Ed Video | SXSWedu 2017 | Policy Forum

Mark Milliron, Laura Mercer, Jon Daries and John Gill Data Today: Trends & Predictions for Higher Ed Summary As data innovation and advanced analytics come of age in higher education, this panel will look at the today’s need-to-know trends and the wave of transition yet to come. Join a panel of data experts as they make bold predictions and explore trendsetting approaches that universities around the world are using to accomplish their teaching missions and address historic achievement gaps. This panel will look at proven and promising practices in how data can drive program review, curriculum development, research and governance and emerging examples from the frontlines of data innovation.

Beyond Aid: Solutions for Educating Refugee Youth Video | SXSWedu 2017 | Featured

Jane Meseck, Jodi Nelson, Leila Toplic and Melissa Ingber Beyond Aid: Solutions for Educating Refugee Youth Summary We are in the midst of the worst refugee crisis since World War II. Syrian refugees alone now number a staggering 4.8 million, more than half of whom are children. Trauma, poverty, social isolation and a lack of access to education are creating a bleak future for a generation of youth. Helping young refugees find a sense of purpose and a path to a better future is critical for their individual futures, their home countries and our well-being as a global community. Join experts from the International Rescue Committee, Aspen Institute, Microsoft, and NetHope for a discussion about how technology and other solutions including virtual exchange can aid refugee education at scale.

William McRaven Video | SXSWedu 2017 | Building an Educational Team of Teams

Building an Educational Team of Teams William McRaven Chancellor, The University of Texas System Summary The future of Texas will be determined by our ability to give every student willing to work hard a chance for a great education. Making that a reality is not only the job of higher education, of the Pre-K through 12 community, or anyone else. It’s a job for all of us. In his remarks, Chancellor McRaven will discuss the bold steps the UT System is taking, as well as the collaborative “Team of Teams” approach that he believes will drive Quantum Leaps forward for our state, and the world at large.

Addressing Inequality in Austin Video | SXSWedu 2017 | Policy Forum

Colette Pierce Burnette, Dave Mann, Richard Reddick and Mayor Steve Adler Addressing Inequality in Austin Summary In late 2016, Austin Mayor Steve Adler announced the creation of the Mayor’s Task Force on Institutional Racism and Systemic Inequities aimed at addressing racial inequality in the community and address the systemic structures and institutions that have negatively impacted communities of color. The task force will focus on criminal justice, education, health, finance and housing, working to bring an action plan to city leadership this spring. This panel will bring together Mayor Adler and leadership from the task force to discuss Austin’s history of racial inequity, the importance of the task force’s work and the implications for both Austin’s public schools as well as higher education.

Brain-Informed Education for All: Is It Possible? Video | SXSWedu 2017 | Policy Forum

Brain-Informed Education for All: Is It Possible? Abner Oakes, David Yeager Summary We now know more than ever about how people learn, but how close are we to creating a U.S. public education system that reflects recent scientific discoveries? How do we ensure that all students, particularly in underserved populations, have the resources and support they need to develop critical thinking skills, socio-emotional learning and other traits necessary for future success? Join us for a lively conversation as we look at the alignment of education policy to learning research, new opportunities for improvement and the challenges that remain.

Roberto Rivera Video | SXSWedu 2017 | Mindsets & Movements: Healing Self & Society

Roberto Rivera Good Life Alliance / 7 Mindsets – Pres & Lead Change Agent Mindsets & Movements: Healing Self & Society In this talk, Roberto Rivera reclaims the history of hiphop culture and breaks down how it embodies best practices in social emotional learning, post traumatic growth and social change. Roberto provides scientific research and remixes it with stories of personal and community transformation. Roberto was a former student deemed “at-risk,” by the age of 15 he was kicked out of school, ran away from home, and was in drug rehab. He now is a renown educator, social entrepreneur, and published scholar. He will illustrate his points further with case studies that illustrate these principles in school and community contexts. This talk will inspire you, any educator, artist or concerned citizen.

Scaling Global Competency Education Video | SXSWedu 2017 | Policy Forum

Scaling Global Competency Education Diane Robinson, Seth Brady, Tala Sweis, Trisha Carroll Unprecedented social, economic, political and cultural change has inspired calls for a new kind of education that prepares students for success in the global economy. One policy solution has been to integrate global competency standards into statewide curriculum. But applying policy to practice and bringing equitable global competency education to scale on a national level requires more substantial efforts––perhaps even a bit of radical thinking. This panel will feature trailblazers in Kentucky, Illinois and Jordan who have supported the implementation of virtual exchange as a tool to ensure young people have the skills they need to succeed in the 21st century.

SXSWedu 2017 | Liberal Arts 2.0: The Role of Colleges in Society

We are living in a time of vast, fast and unprecedented change in our world and will need educated citizens equipped with the skills, character and mindsets to tackle complex challenges and make decisions of consequence. Liberal arts colleges are institutions that are fundamentally committed to a deep, broad education that cultivates and launches the leaders we need. The best colleges will be those that continue to adapt and innovate in what they offer to best serve today’s young people and society. In this panel we’ll engage in a dialogue with the presidents of some of the top colleges in the country and their visions for the future of liberal arts and the roles of colleges in society.

SXSWedu 2017 | Remaking Learning in Mr. Rogers’ New Neighborhood

In a city known for reinventing itself, Pittsburgh and its Remake Learning Network are forging a new kind of modern education—one in which the region is a classroom and learners leverage the technology, creativity, and innovations that have transformed Fred Rogers’ hometown. Representing more than 250 schools, museums, libraries, and community centers, Remake Learning has reset educational expectations – in and out of school – PreK to Grade 12, earning coverage by Forbes, the Stanford Social Innovation Review and the World Economic Forum. This session will discuss how the network’s award-winning partnerships, programs and events are inspiring lifelong learners in Pittsburgh and beyond.

Equity For All Children: 4 Funders, 4 Approaches | SXSWedu 2017 | Policy Forum

Carla Thompson Payton, Hilary Pennington, Kyle Peterson, Sara Allan The Ford Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation and Walton Family Foundation share a commitment to equity in education, especially for the nation’s underserved communities and marginalized student populations. Each approaches this work in unique and distinct ways that have been shaped by organizational history, culture and mission. Join foundation leaders as they discuss how their work impacts, and is impacted by, structures and struggles in our education system and the actions they are taking to reach an inclusive, equitable future for all.

SXSWedu 2017 | The Arts Matter: A Talk with Juilliard’s President

Do the arts really matter in today’s cultural and political environment? Dr. Joseph W. Polisi, president of The Juilliard School for more than three decades, shares how and why the school is bringing arts access to a wider public through K-12 educational curricula, The Tianjin Juilliard School, and an increasing array of digital education products. In this talk, moderated by Juilliard faculty chair Dr. Michael Shinn, Dr. Polisi will provide a framework for educating the artists, leaders, and citizens that our world needs today – and how to keep the arts alive for future generations.

SXSWedu 2017 | The State of Schools: Students Combatting Inequity

Student Voice’s national tour has found that students are struggling to reach their goals in the face of steep institutionalized inequity. While initiatives such as Affirmative Action, and scholarships, like the Gate’s Millennium Scholars, have made serious headway into decreasing the barriers many students must surmount in order to pursue an education, there are many students of color from low-income families, and/or with learning differences who have to contend with a system designed to keep them from realizing their dreams. This all-student panel will discuss how students in the U.S. are using their voice to change the status quo and combat inequity to achieve their scholastic aspirations.