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Mar 5

The Story of Us: The Women Who Shaped Montana - Episode III

A documentary screening followed by an engaging live panel discussion featuring the stories of three Montana women pioneers: Ella Knowles Haskell (Montana's first female attorney), Fannie Sperry Steele (legendary champion bronc rider), and Nancy Cooper Russell (who turned her husband Charlie Russell's art into an international legacy). The event includes immersive storytelling and expert commentary about these influential women who helped define Montana history.
Hager Auditorium
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3/5/26
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Mar 6

Making An Impact Breakfast

Celebrate International Women's Day and help elevate and amplify the focus on women's equality with an inspiring panel of women leaders. Join the discussion and empower Girl Scouts to follow their dreams and make the world a better place. Enjoy breakfast, network with fellow professionals, engage with vendors, and more. Event runs from 8:30 - 11:30 AM.
Stonebridge Country Club
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3/6/26
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Mar 9

Adaptivity: The Science of Adolescence Podcast: Adolescence, AI, & Authentic Human Connection

What does it take to become good humans in a rapidly changing world? This panel brings together experts in adolescent development, relationships, and education to explore the critical importance of experiences that help us learn to build strong, healthy relationships. Drawing on developmental science and real-world practice, we'll dig into the social and emotional experiences young people need--in both classrooms and digital spaces--to build the relational skills that will serve them for life.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waterloo Ballroom 3
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3/9/26
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Mar 9

The Joy of Neurodiversity: The Blindspot: Why Neurodiversity Needs More than Awareness

Neurodiversity is widely discussed in today's equity work, but many still struggle to recognize it in everyday life or respond to it with depth. Too often, it remains a blindspot, often excluded from inclusion efforts, misread in society, and unsupported in policy. This powerful live podcast features a neurodivergent educator, an affirming, neurodiverse therapist, an executive function coach, and a former senator who raised a neurodivergent child. Together, they expose what's been missed and offer a bold, human-centered blueprint for seeing and supporting all minds.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waterloo Ballroom 3
Free
3/9/26
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Mar 9

Growing Your Own: Pathways to Teaching in Rural Texas

Austin Marriott Downtown - Waller Ballroom D
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3/9/26
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Mar 9

Calming the Storm: Navigating College Admissions Today

Austin Marriott Downtown - Waller Ballroom D
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3/9/26
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Mar 9

The Joy of Neurodiversity: The Blindspot: Why Neurodiversity Needs More than Awareness

Neurodiversity is widely discussed in today's equity work, but many still struggle to recognize it in everyday life or respond to it with depth. Too often, it remains a blindspot, often excluded from inclusion efforts, misread in society, and unsupported in policy. This powerful live podcast features a neurodivergent educator, an affirming, neurodiverse therapist, an executive function coach, and a former senator who raised a neurodivergent child. Together, they expose what's been missed and offer a bold, human-centered blueprint for seeing and supporting all minds.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waterloo Ballroom 3
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3/9/26
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Mar 9

Trending in Ed: March Madness of Learning Trends 2026

Join host Mike Palmer and a panel of experts as we reveal Trending in Ed's Sweet 16 of Learning Trends for 2026. We've got unique takes on the key trends that cut across the education universe busting silos and shaping the future. Engage directly with the podcast that's been tracking what's new and zeitgeisty since launching back in 2016. Now in its 10th Season with over 700 episodes, Trending in Ed looks forward to returning to the Podcast Stage for our 7th live podcast taping at SXSW EDU. Come share an unforgettable education trendspotting experience with the true 'OG' of education podcasts.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waterloo Ballroom 3
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3/9/26
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Mar 9

Trending in Ed: March Madness of Learning Trends 2026

Join host Mike Palmer and a panel of experts as we reveal Trending in Ed's Sweet 16 of Learning Trends for 2026. We've got unique takes on the key trends that cut across the education universe busting silos and shaping the future. Engage directly with the podcast that's been tracking what's new and zeitgeisty since launching back in 2016. Now in its 10th Season with over 700 episodes, Trending in Ed looks forward to returning to the Podcast Stage for our 7th live podcast taping at SXSW EDU.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waterloo Ballroom 3
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3/9/26
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Mar 9

ADHD Is a Superpower: Young People Rewrite the Narrative

The Westin Austin Downtown - Paramount I-II
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3/9/26
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Mar 9

Beyond the Sales Pitch: Evaluating EdTech for Efficacy

Austin Marriott Downtown - Waterloo Ballroom 5-6
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3/9/26
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Mar 9

Beyond the Sales Pitch: Evaluating EdTech for Efficacy

Austin Marriott Downtown - Waterloo Ballroom 5-6
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3/9/26
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Mar 9

Adult Charter Schools: Drivers of Economic Mobility

Austin Marriott Downtown - Waterloo Ballroom 5-6
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3/9/26
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Mar 9

Learning Without Borders: Preparing Kids for a Global Future

Austin Marriott Downtown - Waterloo Ballroom 5-6
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3/9/26
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Mar 9

How to Address Social Issues Like a Startup: Girls in STEM

Austin Marriott Downtown - Waller Ballroom C
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3/9/26
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Mar 9

Adult Charter Schools: Drivers of Economic Mobility

As 36 million American adults with low literacy live in the shadows of the US economy, communities need new solutions. Adult charter school leaders and an adult learner will share how they are leveraging adult public charter school programs to meet the city's community and economic goals. These schools are integrating education and occupational training to help adult learners transition to high-demand careers and achieve economic mobility. An Award-winning journalist will moderate the panel, exploring how DC's pioneering investments and outcomes can be replicated in other cities and towns.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waterloo Ballroom 5-6
Free
3/9/26
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Mar 9

Beyond the Sales Pitch: Evaluating EdTech for Efficacy

Hundreds of edtech companies are eager to work with districts, making it difficult for district leaders to cut through the noise and identify products that will actually make a difference. Too many solutions become shelf ware, or worse, an unhelpful burden for educators. So how can busy educators and district leaders make smart tech purchasing decisions? When dollars are tight, educators and district leaders need to make sure they make the best decision for their students. Attendees will walk away empowered to make smart purchases that will truly transform their students' learning experience.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waterloo Ballroom 5-6
Free
3/9/26
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Mar 9

Learning Without Borders: Preparing Kids for a Global Future

What happens when learning breaks out of the classroom and into the world? This lively conversation will explore how place-based, culturally immersive, and interconnected learning prepares children not just for test scores but for an uncertain, global future. From online classrooms to study abroad and international micro-schools, panelists will share how they're designing alternative learning environments that foster empathy, adaptability, and real-world readiness. Hear how AI, global mobility, accessibility, and cross-cultural engagement are shaping the next generation of global citizens.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waterloo Ballroom 5-6
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3/9/26
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Mar 9

Growing Your Own: Pathways to Teaching in Rural Texas

Rural areas in the U.S. face significant and persistent teacher shortages, with high turnover rates and difficulties attracting and retaining qualified educators. Join us for a panel exploring how Grow Your Own programs are tackling rural teacher shortages by investing in local talent. Hear directly from students in these programs as they share their journeys, from high school to the classroom, and how these pathways are transforming their communities. This session will highlight promising practices, challenges, and the power of homegrown educators to build lasting impact in rural schools.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waller Ballroom D
Free
3/9/26
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Mar 9

How to Address Social Issues Like a Startup: Girls in STEM

Austin Marriott Downtown - Waller Ballroom C
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3/9/26
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Mar 9

Civic Education in a Divided Nation

This session will explore findings from America's Promise Alliance's State of Young People research, with a focus on young people's experiences with & expectations for civic education. Young people are eager to participate in civic life--91% say that everyone should have access to civic education--yet in a moment of profound political polarization, only 43% feel equipped to participate civically. Panelists will explore bold initiatives designed to create a more inclusive, empowering civic learning experience & prepare all young people to participate & lead in an increasingly divided democracy.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waller Ballroom C
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3/9/26
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Mar 9

How to Address Social Issues Like a Startup: Girls in STEM

Austin Marriott Downtown - Waller Ballroom C
Free
3/9/26
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Mar 9

Beyond the Sales Pitch: Evaluating EdTech for Efficacy

Hundreds of edtech companies are eager to work with districts, making it difficult for district leaders to cut through the noise and identify products that will actually make a difference. Too many solutions become shelf ware, or worse, an unhelpful burden for educators. So how can busy educators and district leaders make smart tech purchasing decisions? When dollars are tight, educators and district leaders need to make sure they make the best decision for their students. Attendees will walk away empowered to make smart purchases that will truly transform their students' learning experience.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waterloo Ballroom 5-6
Free
3/9/26
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Mar 9

Adult Charter Schools: Drivers of Economic Mobility

Panel discussion on adult charter schools and their role in economic mobility.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waterloo Ballroom 5-6
Free
3/9/26
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Mar 9

Learning Without Borders: Preparing Kids for a Global Future

Panel discussion on preparing children for a global future through education.
Austin Marriott Downtown - Waterloo Ballroom 5-6
Free
3/9/26
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