BOSTON, Feb. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Learning
company Houghton Mifflin
Harcourt today announced its full schedule of
programming for next week's SXSW EDU® Conference & Festival in
Austin, Texas, joining thousands
of educators and industry practitioners from across the country for
engaging discussions about innovation and the future of teaching
and learning.
Over the course of the conference, which takes place March 4–7,
HMH will convene a diverse set of voices in education, covering
topics from equity in education to teachers' hopes and concerns and
the return of edtech icon Carmen
Sandiego.
Jack Lynch, HMH's CEO, will join
Education Week's Sean
Cavanagh for a featured talk on Wednesday, March 6. Drawing upon decades of
experience in the edtech space, Jack will tackle the big issues
shaping the future of the K-12 education industry, including the
evolution of curriculum development and delivery, purposeful use of
technology, the importance social emotional learning, and more.
"SXSW EDU presents an opportunity to connect and collaborate
with the most innovative educators and industry professionals in
the country," said Lynch. "We look forward to many
thought-provoking discussions about the future of education as we
aim to empower educators and work together to advance teaching and
learning."
HMH will present the following sessions:
Disrupting Inequality: Innovation for Equity
Monday, March 4, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
CT
We all know equity in education is a critical issue, but
how do we tackle it from a fresh perspective? What if we apply
innovation principles from other industries—like design thinking
and cross-disciplinary collaboration—to these big challenges? Join
founding members of Innovation for Equity—a diverse group of
African American leaders from across sectors—for an action-oriented
discussion with concrete recommendations for how we can all play a
role in creating lasting social change.
Panelists:
- Phil Alphonse, Co-Founder
and Sr. Partner, The Vistria Group
- Curtis Valentine, Deputy
Director, Reinventing America's Schools, Progressive Policy
Institute and School Board Member, Prince George's County Public
Schools
- Lisa Herring,
Superintendent, Birmingham City Schools
- Benita Flucker, Senior
Vice President, Shared Services, HMH (Moderator)
Teachers in America: Voices from the
Field
Tuesday, March 5, 11 a.m.–12
p.m. CT
During no time in history have educator voices been as
vital to the national conversation as they are now, with teachers
striking and speaking out about issues like safety, teaching time,
and assessments. Join HMH Chief Learning Officer Rose Else-Mitchell and a group of classroom
teachers for a meaningful conversation exploring concerns and hopes
for the profession, how practice and needs have evolved, and how
researchers, industry, and teachers can tackle the challenges
facing schools together.
Panelists:
- Brittany Mamphey, Fifth Grade Reading, Language Arts
& Social Studies Teacher, Mt. Healthy North Elementary School,
Ohio
- Rachel Swartz, Sixth
Grade English Language Arts Teacher, David
A. Stein Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Public MS/HS 141),
New York
- Georgette McClain, High
School Science Teacher, Blanchester High School, Ohio
- Rose Else-Mitchell, Chief
Learning Officer, HMH (Moderator)
Carmen Sandiego Returns for a New Generation
Tuesday, March 5, 3:30–4:30
p.m. CT
Join the masterminds behind the return of Carmen Sandiego, the original edtech brand, for
a behind-the-scenes look at the revival—from the animated Netflix
series to new books and graphic novels, a Google Earth partnership,
classroom programs, and more. Discover how Carmen inspires millions
of kids to love history, culture, and geography; explore practical
ways to support learners in becoming compassionate, curious global
citizens; and delve into the reimagination of Carmen for a new
generation.
Panelists:
- Duane Capizzi,
Showrunner, Carmen Sandiego on
Netflix
- Caroline Fraser, Head of
HMH Productions
- Larry Perez, M.Ed., Fifth
grade bilingual teacher, Barbara Jordan Early College Prep,
Texas
- Amy Dunkin, Chief
Marketing Officer, HMH (Moderator)
Featured Session: The Future of the K-12 Education
Industry
Wednesday, March 6, 12:30–1:30
p.m. CT
Join HMH CEO Jack Lynch and
EdWeek's Sean Cavanagh for a
wide-ranging conversation centered on the current and future state
of the K-12 education industry. They will discuss the development
of classroom solutions for the 21st century and explore how the
purposeful use of technology can support teachers and improve
student outcomes. Leaving the buzzwords behind, they will offer a
nuanced perspective that cuts through the noise and tackles the big
issues shaping K-12 education.
In its ninth year, the SXSW EDU® Conference & Festival
fosters innovation in learning by hosting a community of
optimistic, forward-thinking, purpose-driven stakeholders with a
shared goal of impacting the future of teaching and learning.
Follow along with HMH on Facebook and Twitter @HMHCo and learn more
at www.sxswedu.com.
About Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
(NASDAQ: HMHC) is a global learning company committed to delivering
integrated solutions that engage learners, empower educators and
improve student outcomes. As a leading provider of K–12 core
curriculum, supplemental and intervention solutions and
professional learning services, HMH partners with educators and
school districts to uncover solutions that unlock students'
potential and extend teachers' capabilities. HMH serves more than
50 million students and 3 million educators in 150 countries, while
its award-winning children's books, novels, non-fiction, and
reference titles are enjoyed by readers throughout the world. For
more information, visit www.hmhco.com.
Contact
Leah
Riviere
Senior Communications Manager
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
617-351-5020
leah.riviere@hmhco.com
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