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March 3-6, 2025
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Math Wars: Relevance vs. Rigor?
Debates around the future of math education are re-surfacing concerns about the perceived trade-off between academic rigor and equitable opportunity. Are emerging pathways, like data science, revitalizing interest in math and broadening access to future careers? And how do these pathways stack up against the challenges and complexity of traditional math coursework? Join this conversation with leaders in math, data science, and computer science for an examination of the different views on the evolving landscape of math learning and what math should mean for student success in the modern era.
Data Education 101: Workshop for State & District Leaders
From North Carolina to California, the push to prioritize data science education is gaining momentum. Yet, fewer than 1% of students will have taken a data course by high school graduation, and navigating the many emerging technologies can be overwhelming. Drawing on evidence from the field, this workshop will break down successful strategies implemented by state and district pioneers to expand access to data science in K-12 classrooms. Collaborate with education leaders as you learn how to design approaches your state or district can leverage to embed 21st-century skills into the curriculum.
Making Standards Worth Teaching To
Fragmented and slow to adapt to the new landscape of 21st-century technology skills, educational standards are often a source of stress for educators. But what if they could inspire and catalyze teachers to help students become future-ready? Hear how national education leaders at the helm of some of the largest professional associations are pioneering efforts to build data science as a first-of-its-kind cross-subject discipline. Join us to learn how they're crafting standards worth teaching to, weaving critical skills into the curriculum and revitalizing traditional topics for the AI era.
Humanities 2.0: Data Storytelling Across Curricula
You expect to crunch numbers in math class, but what if data could also help your students discuss their favorite poems? Data-driven approaches can help foster meaningful interdisciplinary connections, advance critical thinking, and build valuable analytical skills. Join this session with educators and data experts to learn how data skills and student creativity can collide in the humanities, social studies, and English classroom, and explore strategies you can use to unlock new levels of learning while increasing student engagement.
Rural Renaissance: Building Tech Talent Outside City Limits
As demand for tech skills surges, place-based opportunity gaps persist, leaving rural communities at a disadvantage and vast amounts of potential untapped. Join us for a conversation with experts from philanthropy, policy, and education to learn about the need to tackle urban-rural disparities in modern workforce development and bring relevant tech skills to all learners. From tech-driven credentialing solutions to targeted teaching initiatives, find out how different stakeholders are introducing innovative approaches to fuel inclusive, diverse talent pipelines for the 21st-century workforce.
Developing Curriculum? Ask The Students First
Almost every teacher has heard the question, “When will I ever use this?” from students. Learners who find little relevance in their lessons disengage, losing out on crucial skills. But what if we listened and invited students to advise on curricula, tool development, or other classroom products as core thought partners? Join us to discover how student voices can be elevated in shaping a 21st-century education. Hear from student leaders who have been instrumental in defining a framework for data and AI skills learning, and uncover lessons that could transform the wider educational landscape.
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