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Jeffrey  Selingo
Jeffrey Selingo

Higher Education Thought Leader

Selingo has spent his journalism career covering colleges and universities worldwide. His book, College (Un)Bound: The Future of Higher Education and What It Means for Students, explores the college of tomorrow.

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John B. King
John B. King

CEO & President of The Education Trust

 

An inspiring educational leader and advocate, King’s own story is proof of the transformative power of education. He shares a passionate message about access to opportunity and America’s future.

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Yong  Zhao
Yong Zhao

Globalization & Education Expert

Speaker Yong Zhao is the presidential chair and associate dean for global education at the University of Oregon. He covers everything from policy to innovation and technology.

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Geoffrey  Canada
Geoffrey Canada

Inner-City Youth & Education Advocate

Founder of the Harlem Children’s Zone, Canada addresses inner city poverty and violence. His model was featured in Waiting for Superman and has been replicated across the U.S.

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Diane  Ravitch
Diane Ravitch

Research Professor & Historian of Education

Diane Ravitch is a research professor of education at New York University and a prolific writer, who has published more than 500 articles and reviews for scholarly and popular publications on the subject.

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Pasi  Sahlberg
Pasi Sahlberg

Renowned Finnish Educator & Scholar

Pasi Sahlberg is a Finnish educator and scholar. Known as the international “school improvement activist,” he shares his experiences in classroom teaching, teacher education, and global educational change.

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Heather  McGowan
Heather McGowan

Top-Ranked Futurist & 2x Bestselling Author

One of Forbes' Top Futurists, Heather E. McGowan is a globally recognized future-of-work strategist, keynote speaker, and 2x bestselling author who equips leaders and organizations to navigate relentless change.

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Linda  Darling-Hammond
Linda Darling-Hammond

Scholar & Educator

Speaker Linda Darling-Hammond is a professor of teaching at Stanford University, where she focuses on school restructuring and teacher education.

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Ian  Jukes
Ian Jukes

Educator & Technology Expert

A teacher, administrator, author, international consultant, university instructor and speaker, Ian Jukes focus has consistently been on the compelling need to prepare children for their future, not our past.

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Michael  Hynes
Michael Hynes

Superintendent - K12 Educational Thought Leader

Dr. Michael Hynes works as a Superintendent in New York. His mission is to spread the message of the importance of a holistic approach to educating children around the world.

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Christopher  Gray
Christopher Gray

Founder & Chief Executive Officer Scholly

Raised in poverty and determined to help others go to college, Gray sparked the biggest fight in Shark Tank history with Scholly, his breakthrough app that helps students find scholarships.

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Joel  Westheimer
Joel Westheimer

Education Columnist for CBC Radio

Joel Westheimer is University Research Chair in Democracy and Education at the University of Ottawa and education columnist for CBC Radio’s Ottawa Morning and Ontario Today shows.

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Milton  Chen
Milton Chen

Education Innovation Expert

Speaker Milton Chen is a leading figure in educational media for years, currently leading the George Lucas Educational Foundation, a nonprofit that shares ideas on education.

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Eric  Sheninger
Eric Sheninger

Fellow, Int'l Center for Leadership in Education

Eric Sheninger is a Senior Fellow and Thought Leader on Digital Leadership with the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE) and Scholastic Achievement Partners (SAP).

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Jaimy  Szymanski
Jaimy Szymanski

Market Intelligence Authority

Zeroing in on the impact of technology on customer experience (CX) and employee experience (EX), Jaimy advises corporate leaders and change agents in managing digital transformation and innovation efforts.

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Ruby  Payne
Ruby Payne

Expert on the Impact of Financial & Emotional Poverty on Learning

Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D. is the founder of aha! Process and an author, publisher, and career educator. She is recognized internationally for A Framework for Understanding Poverty, her foundational book and workshop.

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Michael  Fullan
Michael Fullan

Innovator & Leader in Teacher Education

The former Dean of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto, Michael Fullan is an expert on education reform. He advises lawmakers with the moral goal of universal education.

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Douglas  Reeves
Douglas Reeves

Education Expert on Assessment & School Reform

Dr. Douglas Reeves is one of the most noted experts on education and school reform. As a researcher, reformer, and educator, he has received some of the most noteworthy awards in his respective fields.

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Cheryl  Cran
Cheryl Cran

Future of Work & Change Leadership Expert

Speaker Cheryl Cran helps organizations develop strategies to better lead and manage in a fast-paced, technological, and multi-generational workplace.

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Rebecca  Costa
Rebecca Costa

Acclaimed Technology Futurist & Author

Want to know what disruptive technologies lie ahead for your industry? According to renowned science and technology futurist, Rebecca Costa, there can be no greater advantage than certainty of the future.

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Susan B. Neuman
Susan B. Neuman

Former Asst Secretary, Secondary & Elementary Ed

Susan B. Neuman is a professor of early childhood and literacy and chair of the Teaching and Learning Department at the New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development.

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The Passionate Leadership Institute
The Passionate Leadership Institute

Principal EL & the Schoolhouse302

The Passionate Leadership Institute is designed to guide the thinking, planning and actions of educators. Dr. EL, Dr. Jones and Dr. Vari will discuss creating and fostering a culture to support educators who are more equity-focused and innovative.

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Dr. Ruby  Ababio-Fernandez
Dr. Ruby Ababio-Fernandez

Deputy Superintendent & Senior Executive Officer of the Office of Equity & Access (OEA) for New York City’s Department of Education

With an unyielding commitment to a vision of transforming the lives of adults, children, communities and school systems, Dr. Ruby Ababio-Fernandez comes to the work with over twenty-three years of experience in education and leadership.

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David C. Banks
David C. Banks

Former Chancellor of the New York City Public Schools

David C. Banks is the former Chancellor of the New York City Public Schools, the largest school system in the United States.

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Heman  Bekele
Heman Bekele

TIME Kid of the Year & America's Top Young Scientist

Heman Bekele, named TIME Kid of the Year and America's Top Young Scientist, is a teen Ethiopian scientist passionate about innovation and inspiring the next generation.

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Jonathan  Brill
Jonathan Brill

#1 Ranked Futurist in the World by Forbes & Futurist in Residence at Amazon

Jonathan Brill helps audiences and executives take advantage of the collision of AI, geopolitical, economic, and societal trends to transform their businesses, mindsets, and turn ideas into action to win the next five years.

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Tomiko  Brown-Nagin
Tomiko Brown-Nagin

Dean of Harvard’s Renowned Radcliffe Institute

Tomiko Brown Nagin is a prize-winning author, eminent legal scholar and historian, dean of Harvard’s renowned Radcliffe Institute, and pathbreaking leader in higher education.

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Charles  Fadel
Charles Fadel

Global Education Thought Leader, Author, Futurist & Inventor

Charles Fadel is a global education thought leader and author, futurist and inventor. He is the founder and chairman of Center for Curriculum Redesign. 

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Thomas C. Murray
Thomas C. Murray

Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools®

Tom serves as the Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools®, a project of All4Ed, located in Washington, D.C.

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Paul  Osincup
Paul Osincup

Corporate Trainer & Humor Strategist

Paul’s rare blend of side-splitting comedy and practical applications for enhancing performance, productivity, and well-being are what make his keynotes and workshops a consistent crowd favorite. 

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Jan  Plass
Jan Plass

Professor at NYU & Founding Director, CREATE Consortium 

Dr. Jan L. Plass is a Professor at New York University, holding the Paulette Goddard Chair in Digital Media and Learning Sciences. He is the founding director of the CREATE Consortium for Research and Evaluation of Advanced Technology in Education and co-director of the Games for Learning Institute.

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Toby  Price
Toby Price

Former Teacher & Elementary Principal

Toby Price is a former teacher and elementary principal. He is a husband, an educator, a writer, a story teller, an artist, and the King of Dad Jokes.

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