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SXSW EDU is a conference focused on culture. This year, persevering, sharing and proliferating culture emerged through conversations on critical race theory, book bans and literacy. Throughout the conference’s four days, we encountered numerous organizations dedicated to powerful conversations and diving deeper into these themes.  Critical Race Theory Takes Center Stage While Critical Race TheoryContinue reading “Banned Books, Critical Race Theory and Literacy at SXSW EDU”

By: Dr. Parimander Jassal Job markets worldwide are buzzing with tech-driven transformations. With robotics and automation leading the charge, there’s a whole universe of new careers unfolding for those with a knack for tech.  What’s interesting is that a lot of these jobs do not require an expensive four-year college degree.  This article explores howContinue reading “How Can Educators Build Support Systems for Students Eyeing Technician Jobs?”

In the evolving landscape of workforce development, numerous organizations are taking on the challenge of bridging the skills gap in the skilled trades sector. Industries face a growing shortage of qualified workers and being able to meet these demands and also provide accessible, flexible training for future professionals is critical for not only these companiesContinue reading “Virtual Accessible Training and Skills Development”

In Denver Public Schools, students have been leading the sustainability charge for the last few years, starting with meetings with the school board and, ultimately, leading to the development of the district’s own Climate Action Plan. From there, DPS launched one of the best district websites for monitoring growth and improvement in reaching their setContinue reading “Denver Public Schools: A Hopeful Generation of Climate Champions”

By Josh Weisgrau and Kelly Mills Over the last decade, since school districts around the country began to adopt the Portrait of a Graduate model to define a vision for their learners’ outcomes, we have heard a similar story from many district leaders about these efforts. Typically they speak of the enthusiasm that this visionContinue reading “Design Integrated Learning Pathways to Realize Your Portrait of a Graduate”

By: Ed Hidalgo I was invited to share the opening keynote for Three Rivers Educational Technology Conference (TRETC) 2024, a conference working to revolutionize learning and work by bringing together educators and technologists from around the Pittsburgh region.  As part of the career development in schools conference track, my keynote was to model a careerContinue reading “Career Development Stage Left: RIASEC as Career Exploration”

Many homeless children go to school. HUD released on December 15 the 2023 Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR), Part 1, which provides estimates of homelessness in the U.S. According to the 2023 report, approximately 653,100 people were homeless on a single night in 2023, representing a 12% increase (or roughly 70,650 more people) from 2022. DuringContinue reading “Family Promise: Ensuring Every Student Has A Home”

AI Literacy Day is April 19. It’s rapidly approaching but you still have two months before the end of the semester and endless opportunities to engage your students (and faculty) in an opportunity to learn from, with and about AI. To paraphrase a common expression, “The best time to plant a tree is 20 yearsContinue reading “AI Literacy: A New Graduation Requirement and Civic Imperative”

In a South Central California food desert, locating fresh and nutritious food can be a challenge. Growing Together Education (GTE) works with school communities across the country to develop academically rigorous and interactive environmental education programs. They work closely with district representatives, teachers, and staff to design and build out spaces, develop curriculum, provide trainingContinue reading “Growing Together Education Connects Learners and Communities to Green Food and Green Skills”

By Coi Morefield This isn’t just a rebellion against the status quo; it’s a reimagining of the purpose and possibilities of education. Sweeping waves of change are nothing new in the education landscape. Trends, methodologies, and practices come and go—sometimes leaving before they’ve even penetrated the red tape of the public school system. However, overContinue reading “The Rise of Millennial-Powered Microschools”