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Summit 2017
Live From Summit 2017: How Are Schools Expanding the Definition of Student Success?
This thought-provoking session was moderated by Saskia Levy Thompson. Joining her as panelists were David Adams, Jacob Allen, Orly Friedman and Courtney Smith. The session discusses the range of non-academic skills,…
Live From Summit 2017: Is EdTech the Great Equalizer? Designing Products for Equity
This interactive session was led by Cameron White of NewSchools Venture Fund. Joining him as panelists were Barbara Wade, Dr. Richard Charles, Daniel Munda, Eileen Murphy, Sunny Washington, and Gabriel Aduato.…
Live From Summit 2017: Why Can’t We Be Friends?
The closing plenary of NewSchools Summit 2017 began with inspirational words from Paige Pence, a student from North Idaho STEM Prep. And, it closed with a spirited exchange of idea…
Live From Summit 2017: Delivering on the Promise of Inclusive Classrooms: Special Education Technology
This thought-provoking session was moderated by Steve Drummond, Senior Editor at NPR. Joining him as panelists were Renee Hill (Assistant Superintendent at Riverside USD), Christina Barganza (VP at Achievement First),…
Live From Summit 2017: Viewing Our Students and Communities as Assets, Not Problems
This provocative session was led by Trabian Shorters, CEO of BMe Community. The session explores the award-winning approach called “asset-framing” to foster understanding and inspire constructive action to counter the…