SXSW EDU 2020
Preparing K-8 Students for the Future of Work
Description:
Automation and AI are transforming the economy. In K-12 education, preparation for the future of work has focused on improving career & technical education in high school. But the K-8 grades are critical for getting students and families ready for new opportunities in high school and beyond. We'll cover multiple perspectives on ways to expand opportunity and build equitable access by supporting educators, increasing offerings, and deeply engaging families beginning in elementary school.
Related Media
Takeaways
- Understand the role that K-8 education can play in ensuring that no student is shut out from a well-paying job in the future economy.
- Identify early barriers to equitable access to rigorous high school programs that prepare students for college and the workforce.
- Identify creative policy and practice ideas for giving more children and families early access to information about the future of work.
Speakers
- Scott Sargrad, Vice President, K-12 Education Policy, Center for American Progress
- Victor Scotti, Jr., Program Head, Google
- Juanita Price, Kindergarten teacher, Tindley Summit Academy
- Amy Loyd, Vice President, Jobs for the Future
Organizer
Scott Sargrad, Vice President, K-12 Education Policy, Center for American Progress
SXSW reserves the right to restrict access to or availability of comments related to PanelPicker proposals that it considers objectionable.
Add Comments