Presented by Meenoo Rami, AI and EdTech Product Leader, Author, and Ex-Microsoft; and Monica Cougan, Global Education Leader
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Building Workforce-Ready Cybersecurity Skills: More Than Just One Class
In this increasingly connected digital age, it’s crucial that students develop an understanding of cybersecurity so that they’re prepared to succeed and be safe in the world.
NYC & LA Just Banned AI in Schools: What Does It Mean for Your School?
Presented by Robbie Torney, Head of AI & Digital Assessments, Common Sense Media Youth AI Safety Institute; Eisha Buch, Head of Teaching & Learning, Common Sense Media; Laura Zimmermann, Ph.D., Director of Youth AI Research, Common Sense Media; and Geoffrey A. Fowler, Head of Public Outreach, Common Sense Media
Teaching History Through Decisions, Tradeoffs, and Uncertainty: Students as Historical Decision Makers
Presented by Kevin Parkinson, Ed.D., Former Educator, Current Education Senior Manager, Alliance for Decision Education
Building Workforce-Ready Cybersecurity Skills in the Classroom
Presented by Ronald Adams, Experienced Educator, Instructional Leader, Cyber Intelligence Academy at Park Crossing High School, Montgomery Public Schools (AL); Rashad Robinson, Experienced Educator, Tech Coordinator and Cyber Teacher, Cyber Intelligence Academy at Park Crossing High School, Montgomery Public Schools (AL); and Jessica S. Tickle, Experienced Educator, Instructor, PLTW Engineering and Cybersecurity, Center for Academic Achievement, Shawnee Mission School District (KS)
Moderated by Derek Babb, Experienced Educator, Cyber Security Lecturer, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Teaching 250 Years of Foreign Policy
Presented by Dr. James M. Lindsay, Mary and David Boies Distinguished Senior Fellow in U.S. Foreign Policy, Council on Foreign Relations; and Kristin Stelfox, Experienced Educator, Curriculum Content Lead, High School, Council on Foreign Relations
The Social Studies and Literacy Dynamic Duo: Why and How to Integrate Them
K–5 teachers are under constant pressure to cover every standard, often leaving social studies behind in favor of more time for literacy. But what if you don’t have to choose? In the edLeader Panel “Social Studies and Literacy: The Dynamic Duo for K–5 Success,” district leaders shared how making time for social studies can boost engagement, expand content coverage, and reinforce core reading and writing skills—all within your existing schedule.
Building a Whole-Text Culture to Foster Authentic Engagement
Kids these days just don’t have a long attention span anymore, especially with reading. That’s a common refrain. But what if, in a world where everything is a snippet, students were challenged to slow down and build reading stamina by learning with whole texts? How would that impact their ability to not only read but also enjoy long-form writing?
Teaching Decision-Making Skills for STEM Readiness: From Classroom to Career
Presented by Kevin Parkinson, Former Educator, Current Education Senior Manager, Alliance for Decision Education
Using Whole Texts to Foster Student Agency and Critical Thinking
Presented by Rebecca Israel, Director of Literacy Achievement, KIPP New Jersey (NJ); Katie Gribben, District Instructional Lead for ELA/Literacy, Upper Schools, Cambridge Public Schools (MA); and Emily Wojtusik, Experienced Educator, Senior Director of Implementation, Fishtank Learning
Moderated by Jim McVety, Managing Partner, First Step Advisors