The event will kick off with an opening fireside chat between Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw and Dr. Jonathan Cox, and will host several other conversations addressing critical topics in education, such as reaching marginalized communities, teacher retention, and more.
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SXSW EDU® is excited to continue building out the lineup for its upcoming conference and festival with the addition of an Opening Keynote on the debate over and misconceptions of Critical Race Theory (CRT). Featuring co-founder and executive director of The African American Policy Forum, Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw, and vice president of the Center for Policy Analysis & Research at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Dr. Jonathan Cox, the Keynote – presented as a fireside chat – invites attendees to explore the conceptual overview of CRT as well as the significance of integrating it into academia.
"SXSW EDU's mission has always been to offer discussions and perspectives on the matters impacting the state of education. Because Critical Race Theory remains a significant topic in the field, it is fitting to open our 2024 conference and festival with a comprehensive discussion. We are thrilled that Dr. Crenshaw and Dr. Cox, two of the country's leading voices on African American representation, political discourse, policy, and justice, will join us to host this incredibly important and relevant Keynote," said Greg Rosenbaum, senior director of SXSW EDU.
Additionally, SXSW EDU has unveiled a series of new Featured Sessions taking place during the convening from March 4-7, 2024. Presented by more of education's foremost thought leaders and changemakers such as 63rd Governor of Maryland Wes Moore, 2023 National Teacher of the Year Rebecka Peterson, and President of Harlem Children's Zone Geoffrey Canada, these sessions will look at the role of empowerment and sustainability in creating solutions that have the potential to fuel the future of a more equitable education system. They include:
SXSW EDU 2024 will also offer opportunities for attendees to dive even deeper into the topics, innovations, and themes they care about through its enhanced Mentor Program. On top of one-on-one meetings available with 48 mentors, including the likes of Dr. Tia Lites, Prospect Hill Academy, Stephanie Campbell, TTRPGkids LLC, USA Today's Kayla Jimenez, and former SXSW EDU Launch Competition winner Dan Carroll, eventgoers can participate in Roundtable Discussions that provide the chance to interact and exchange ideas with a group of fellow experts and practitioners.
For more information on other meet-ups and social activities such as walking tours, hikes, and dinners, as well as programming, visit www.sxswedu.com/networking/.
About SXSW EDU:
The SXSW EDU® Conference & Festival is a reflection of the world's most critical social issues as seen through the lens of education. This year's event will bring together the learner, the practitioner, the entrepreneur, and the visionary to share their groundbreaking stories, tackle complex issues, and build reimagined paths forward. As a community of diverse people who are united around a like-minded vision for the future, SXSW EDU serves as a place for attendees to renew their purpose in practice from both a personal and professional perspective. It is a place to reinforce the core principles of teaching and learning as well as an opportunity to express your creativity and passion for education. Join the passionate and innovative community at SXSW EDU, March 4-7, 2024.
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