Yes folks, we are doing it again —

EduCon 2.4 tickets are on sale!

What is EduCon?

EduCon is both a conversation and a conference.

And it is not a technology conference. It is an education conference. It is, hopefully, an innovation conference where we can come together, both in person and virtually, to discuss the future of schools. Every session will be an opportunity to discuss and debate ideas – from the very practical to the big dreams.

The Axioms

Guiding Principles of EduCon

• Our schools must be inquiry-driven, thoughtful and empowering for all members
• Our schools must be about co-creating – together with our students – the 21st Century Citizen
• Technology must serve pedagogy, not the other way around
• Technology must enable students to research, create, communicate and collaborate
• Learning can – and must – be networked

EduCon takes place at the Science Leadership Academy in Philadelphia, PA on January 27-29th. It costs $150 to attend for non-School District of Philadelphia folks, and $100 for Philly teachers.

This is our fifth year running the conference, and it really is, for the whole SLA community, a highlight of the year. The conference happens because of hundreds of hours of work by SLA faculty, students and parents, and then it is amazing because of the incredible good will and energy and joy that the teachers / facilitators / attendees bring to it.

This year, perhaps more than ever, as educators continue to feel like school reform is being done to them, EduCon is a chance for us to talk to each other, talk with students, talk with parents, and come together to design healthier, modern schools that are empowering for all who inhabit them. So register, and think about submitting a proposal to facilitate a session, but most importantly…

Join us.