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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
Simple and Effective Strategies to Support Executive Function Skills in Young Children
Presented by Julie Tourigny, OTD, MS, OTR/L, Director, Colorado Center for Pediatric Learning and Development
Moderated by Stephanie Roselli, Executive Editor, Gryphon House, Inc.
AI in Education: Steering Towards Equity and Empowerment
Presented by Alana Winnick, Educational Technology Director and Data Protection Officer, Pocantico Hills Central School District (NY); Ken Shelton, International Speaker and Consultant, Elevate Education; and Diana Hughes, Vice President, Product Innovation and AI, Age of Learning
Moderated by Sunil Gunderia, Chief Innovation Officer, Age of Learning
Support Young Children’s Language Learning and Pre-Literacy Skills with Music
Presented by Lili M. Levinowitz, Ph.D., Director of Research, Music Together Worldwide, and Professor Emerita of Music Education, Rowan University
Moderated by Lisa Chouteau, Senior Video Producer and Manager of Video Production, Music Together Worldwide
The Secret Sauce of the Science of Reading: High-Impact Practice
Presented by Julia Lindsey, Ph.D., Literacy Expert, Consultant, and Author; and Sandi Reyes, Senior National Curriculum Consultant, Learning A-Z
Engineering HQIM Success: Aligning People and Structures to Turn Beliefs into Reality
Presented by Steven Mendoza, Senior District Impact Manager, Carnegie Learning; and Jimmy Brehm, Senior Vice President of Academic Partnerships, Carnegie Learning
Designing Reliable and Valid Rubrics
Presented by Eric Carbaugh, Ph.D., Faculty, ASCD
Creating Community for Diverse Learners: How Teacher-Student Connections Help Build Equity-Centered School Culture
Presented by Tanis Griffin, Principal, Thompson Intermediate School, Pasadena Independent School District (TX); Heather Nielson, Special Education Teacher, Thompson Intermediate School, Pasadena Independent School District (TX); Dr. Shivohn García, Director, Equity Research and Insights, Understood; and Jared B. Fries, Partnerships Lead, Along by Gradient Learning
Women in K-12 Educational Leadership: “Leaning In” and Lessons Learned
Presented by Dr. Jennifer Bessolo, Professor of the Practice, Masters of Educational Administration Program Coordinator, University of Kansas School of Education and Human Sciences; and Dr. Carrie Mugridge, Executive Director of Learning Services, Santa Fe Trail USD 434 (KS)
Moderated by Susan Hartz, Admissions Outreach Advisor, Everspring on behalf of the University of Kansas
Keep Students Committed to Graduate Through Career Exploration
Presented by DeVonté Bailey, Social Video Specialist, Oklahoma Educational Television Authority and Jobs Explained; Scott Jackson, ESL and U.S. History Teacher, Brooklyn International High School (NY); and Aaron Siegel, Project Director, American Graduate: Jobs Explained, WNET
Fostering Inclusivity: Navigating Special Education in Student-Centered Classrooms
Presented by Mark Pederson, Educational Specialist and Expert Mentor, Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (CA) and Modern Classroom; Madeline (Maddie) Richer, Ninth-Grade Special Education Teacher, NYC Department of Education; Cassie Fontaine, Special Education Teacher, Belchertown Public Schools (MA); and Toni Rose Deanon, Community Engagement Manager, The Modern Classrooms Project
How OCPS Brought Digital Reading to Their Large Urban District
Presented by Margie Wells, Digital Learning and Library Media Program Specialist, Orange County Public Schools (FL); and Allison Kibbey, Director of Instructional Technology and Library Media, Orange County Public Schools (FL)
How to Teach Civics, NOT Politics!
Presented by Marc Pioch, Academic Officer and Author, Teacher Created Materials
Moderated by Heather Brooke, Vice President of Professional Learning, Teacher Created Materials
Attendance Matters: Tackling Chronic Absenteeism Together
Presented by Dr. Joshua P. Starr, Managing Partner, The Center for Model Schools; Dr. Jessica Huizenga, Associate Partner, The Center for Model Schools; Elliot Ransom, Co-CEO, UChicago Impact; and Dr. Joe Gothard, Superintendent of Schools, Madison Metropolitan School District (WI), and 2024 National Superintendent of the Year
Managing Fatigue: I Don’t Think I Have Any More to Give
Presented by Opal Davis Dawson, Faculty, ASCD
Boosting Attendance: Strategies for Reducing Chronic Absenteeism
Presented by Sharon Bradley, District Director, Author and Speaker, RestorativeFlo Educational Solutions
Moderated by Kyra Rhoads, Education Partnership Regional Manager, Committee for Children
Q&A with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad: Culturally Responsive Instruction Series
Presented by Gholdy Muhammad, Ph.D., Professor of Literacy, Language, and Culture, University of Illinois
Moderated by Amanda Alexander, Ph.D., Chief Academic Officer, Scholastic
Competency-Based Education 101: Demystifying CBE, Unlocking Deep and Joyful Learning
Presented by Jay Jay Pina, Academic Support Mentor, Chelsea Opportunity Academy (MA); and Laurie Gagnon, CompetencyWorks Program Director, Aurora Institute