K–12 Learning Leaders 2026: Full Schedule

Welcome to K-12 Learning Leaders, where passionate educators, administrators, and thought leaders come together to explore innovative strategies, share best practices, and reimagine the future of K–12 education.

Join us as we build a collaborative community committed to equity, excellence, and lifelong learning—equipping today’s educators to prepare tomorrow’s leaders.

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3:30am CDT

Breakout: Leading with Student Voice

Sunday July 20, 2025 3:30am - 4:15am CDT

Room 102 - Equity Hall

Devon Brooks and Jasmine Okafor explore how student voice can shape school culture, policy, and engagement.

Speakers

Devon Brooks

Dean of Students, Baltimore City Schools

Bio – Dean of StudentsAs the Dean of Students, Devon serves as a passionate advocate for student success, wellbeing, and engagement. With over 20 years of experience in student affairs and higher education leadership, Devon brings a student-centered approach to every aspect of their... Read More →

Jasmine Okafor

Director of Curriculum, Oakland Unified School District

Jasmine helps schools design curriculum that reflects every student’s voice. She’s passionate about culturally responsive teaching.

Sponsors

Pathway Learning Group

Sunday July 20, 2025 3:30am - 4:15am CDT
Room 102 - Equity Hall 2423 Riverside Drive, Austin, TX 78741

Breakout, Leadership & Growth

Host Organization K–12 Learning Leaders

2:15pm CDT

Breakout: Strengthening Teacher-Librarian Collaboration

Sunday July 20, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT

Room 101 - Innovation Lab

Quick-fire ideas on how teachers and school librarians can co-plan and co-lead meaningful projects.

Speakers

Grace Thompson

Librarian & Media Specialist, Sioux Falls School District

Grace helps students and teachers navigate digital tools and information. She’s the go-to for anything research-related or a little nerdy.

Sponsors

Inspire Tools

Sunday July 20, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Room 101 - Innovation Lab 2422 Riverside Drive, Austin, TX 78741

Breakout, Collaboration & Support

Host Organization K–12 Learning Leaders

2:15pm CDT

Breakout: Library as Learning Hub

Sunday July 20, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT

Room 102 - Equity Hall

Grace Thompson shares ideas and stories from her work as a librarian helping students and teachers navigate digital tools and information.

Speakers

Grace Thompson

Librarian & Media Specialist, Sioux Falls School District

Grace helps students and teachers navigate digital tools and information. She’s the go-to for anything research-related or a little nerdy.

Sponsors

BrightBoard

PulseEd

Sunday July 20, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
Room 102 - Equity Hall 2423 Riverside Drive, Austin, TX 78741

Breakout, Digital Literacy

Host Organization K–12 Learning Leaders