In this Show & Tell session, we'll explore practical ways educators can integrate AI‑supported tools and approaches to build future ready skills in learners. Focusing on workforce readiness, the session highlights how AI can help students develop critical competencies such as problem‑solving, digital fluency, and adaptability. Rachel Wortman Morris will demonstrate concrete examples and instructional strategies that educators and leaders can apply immediately to support career‑aligned learning pathways. Presented by Microsoft Worldwide Learning.

Building an Evidence-Base for Workforce Readiness - part of SXSW EDU programming

As schools strive to align learning with the evolving workforce, one key question is often overlooked: what actually works? In this conversation with the US Department of Education's Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education - hear about efforts to break down siloes between K-12 and industry to ensure students are graduating prepared for the future. Discover evidence-based strategies for career-connected learning and uncover the research opportunities that must be addressed to ensure true postsecondary and career success for all students.

Discussion on building evidence-based approaches for workforce readiness. Part of SXSW EDU programming.

Part of SXSW programming. This appears to be a conversation-style event focusing on building evidence-based approaches to workforce readiness in STEM fields.

Mentoring session covering community partnerships, college and career readiness, new school programs/start ups, and hybrid/virtual schooling. Part of SXSW programming.

Ignite middle schoolers' interest in skilled trades with hands-on learning and real-world projects that build future-ready skills. Content provided by Project Lead The Way.

Ignite middle schoolers' interest in skilled trades with hands-on learning and real-world projects that build future-ready skills. Content provided by Project Lead The Way.

Webinar focused on igniting middle schoolers' interest in skilled trades with hands-on learning and real-world projects that build future-ready skills. Content provided by Project Lead The Way.

This one-day workshop connects Ohio 6th-12th grade life science teachers with industry professionals and career-ready curriculum. You're already inspiring students with science. Now discover how to connect that passion to Ohio's $15 billion life sciences industry. Leave equipped with everything needed to show students their future in biotech starts in your classroom.

The environment provides endless opportunities for authentic learning experiences that support your entire curriculum. When students learn through systemic and well-designed environmental education, they build background content knowledge to support literacy, experience authentic, hands-on learning that advances STEM and promotes career readiness. Recognizing the complexities of implementing student-driven, authentic, and locally relevant environmental education that meets academic goals, we will explore the Meaningful Watershed Education Experience (MWEE). This well-established framework provides the structure and resources to support integrating environmental education in schools that aligns to PA STEELS standards, including the Environmental Literacy and Sustainability domain.