Join this panel discussion featuring Bryan Twarek “BT,” Head of Research and Innovation, Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) and Keisha Tennessee, K–12 Computer Science Coordinator, Virginia Department of Education. Co-Moderated by Alan Ireland, Brand Marketing Lead, CodeVA; and Jaclyn (Jaci) Anderson, Product Portfolio Manager, Pitsco Education
1,000 attempted cyber attacks on their school district per hour—that’s the number one district leader gave during the edLeader Panel “Cybersecurity Priorities, Policies, and Practices for K-12 Leaders.” But they also noted that with their district’s cybersecurity policies and procedures, those attacks don’t get very far. During the panel, three leading superintendents, along with CoSN’s Cybersecurity Project Director, discussed essential cybersecurity strategies and why it should be a priority for every district.
Presented by Evan Gutierrez, Founder, Common Good Education; Mya Baker, Former Teacher, Current Chief of Learning Services, iCivics; and Christina Ross, Former Teacher, Current Director of Business Development, iCivics
Presented by Matthew Winters, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Educational Specialist, Utah State Board of Education (USBE); Jennifer Ehehalt, Former Educator, Current Senior Regional Manager, Common Sense Education; and Sue Thotz, Former Educator, Current Director, Education Outreach, Common Sense Media
Something new comes along for education almost every month—a new way to do math, a better way to analyze the data, and, of course, AI-related tools. While the teacher in the classroom forming personal relationships with students can’t be replaced, it’s almost impossible for them to provide immediate feedback for every student, every moment.
Presented by Tim Needles, Educator and Author of STEAM Power: Infusing Art Into Your STEM Curriculum; and Kim Allman, Head of Corporate Responsibility & Government Affairs, Gen
Presented by Krestin Bahr, Superintendent, Peninsula School District (WA); Tom Livezey, Superintendent, Oakridge Public Schools (MI); Dr. Mary Templeton, Superintendent, Lake Stevens School District (WA); and Amy McLaughlin, Cybersecurity Project Director, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking)
Moderated by Ann McMullan, Project Director, CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking)
Presented by Philip Misecko, Ed.S., Assistant Superintendent, Hanover Community School Corporation (IN); Keith Elsbree, High School ELA Teacher, Hanover Community School Corporation (IN); Michael Tinich, SAT Math Teacher, Hanover Community School Corporation (IN); Melissa Walley, IT Instruction Coach, Hanover Community School Corporation (IN); and Rachel Anderson, Professional Learning Specialist, Khan Academy
In conversations surrounding AI in schools, the opinions often heard are from the adults—the teachers, parents, and administrators. But what do the kids think? That’s exactly what Project Tomorrow set out to find out in their latest Speak Up Research Report, Students Speak Up About AI in Their Learning Lives.
Presented by Sue Thotz, Former Educator, Current Director of Outreach, Common Sense Education; and Tali Horowitz, Former Educator, Current East Coast Education Director, Common Sense Media