Presented by Allison Kapitanoff, B.A., M.Ed., M.A.E.L., Educator and Curriculum Designer, Discovery Education; and Eric Patnoudes, Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships, Discovery Education
Real World Literacy
Multilingual Learners: 3 Ways to Build Knowledge
Presented by Dr. Jana Echevarría, Professor Emerita, California State University, Long Beach
Evaluating News Media Bias: A Nuanced Approach to a Vital Topic
Presented by Peter Adams, Senior Vice President of Research and Design, The News Literacy Project; and Brittney Smith, Senior Manager of District Partnerships, East, The News Literacy Project
Teach With TikTok: Help Students Stick to the Facts on Social Media
Presented by Alexa Volland, Video Producer, The News Literacy Project; and Brittney Smith, Senior Manager of District Partnerships, East, The News Literacy Project
Fighting Misinformation in the Age of AI: Tips and Techniques to Teach Students
Presented by Rachel Roberson, Senior Program Manager, Education Content, KQED; and Rik Panganiban, Program Manager, Online Learning, KQED
Effective Social Studies Practices: Thinking Like a Scholar
Presented by Brian Thomas, Curriculum Developer, TCI
Inquiry-Based Learning Meets Language Acquisition: Inquire to Acquire
Presented by Dagoberto Polanco, Instructional Strategist, Wayside Publishing; and Michelle Olah, Manager, Professional Learning, Wayside Publishing
Why Press Freedom Matters: Exploring Evan Gershkovich’s Case
Presented by Paul Beckett, Assistant Editor, The Wall Street Journal; and Brittney Smith, Senior Manager of Education Partnerships, The News Literacy Project
How to Teach Current Events in Our Interconnected World
Presented by Lois MacMillan, Teacher, Grants Pass High School (OR); and Charles Hopkins, Director of Teaching and Learning, Education, Council on Foreign Relations
Literacy With the “Why”: How Connecting Literacy and Career Can Transform Kids’ Futures
Presented by Dr. David Miyashiro, Superintendent, Cajon Valley Union School District (CA); Ed Hidalgo, Career Development Advisor, Educators Cooperative; Saki Dodelson, CEO and Founder, Beable Education; and Dr. Susan Gertler, Co-Founder and Chief Academic Officer, Beable Education
Moderated by Dr. Donna Wright, Retired School Superintendent, and Education Planner and Consultant