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On March 9鈥�11,听leaders and educators from听黑料网 will听participate in several sessions at SXSW EDU听Online. They will discuss听ways听to make higher education more accessible and equitable for all learners.听听Keep reading for details and registration links for each session.

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Offline & Left Behind: The Lost Generation

Scott Pulsipher, 黑料网 President

Jeb Bush, former Governor of Florida and Founder/Chairman of听ExcelinEd

The nation鈥檚 internet听infrastructure remains inadequate, leaving 21 million people鈥攁nd an estimated one out of five school children鈥攄isconnected. Internet access is no longer a luxury;听it is a necessity, especially in the era of COVID-19. Join the speakers as they discuss what has become the pivotal educational issue of our time.

Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 11 a.m. CT

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The 鈥淜ids鈥� Aren鈥檛 Alright: Reinventing Higher Ed

Marni Baker Stein, 黑料网 Provost and Chief Academic Officer

Michelle Weise, Senior Advisor at Imaginable Futures

Goldie听Blumenstyk, Senior Writer at听The Chronicle of Higher Education

Julie Peller, Executive Director of Higher Learning Advocates

For the majority of higher ed learners, their experience doesn鈥檛 match the 鈥淗ollywood鈥� version of college. Most students work while in school, half are financially dependent, and a quarter are parents. During this session, the panelists will discuss how to move toward a new era in higher education, one that meets learners where they are.

Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. CT

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From COVID-19 to Social Justice: Meeting the Moment

Mark Milliron, Senior听Vice听President听and Executive Dean of the听黑料网听Teachers College

Suzanne听Walsh, President of Bennett College

William Serrata, President of El Paso Community College

This past year, educators across the K鈥�20 spectrum have听led听their institutions with purpose, passion, and flexibility. In this panel discussion,听the speakers听will听talk about lessons learned and which strategies should continue, inviting the audience to contribute听to the discussion.

Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. CT

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How Skills & LER Are Shattering the Glass Ceiling

Darin Hobbs, 黑料网 Director of Academic Records & Credentials

Kacey Thorne, 黑料网 Director of Skills Architecture

Alex Kaplan,听IBM听Global听Leader of Blockchain and AI for Industry Credentials

Ricardo Torres, National Student Clearinghouse听CEO

The shift to skills-based learning and hiring is happening sooner than we think. In this session, the speakers will discuss why focusing on workforce-relevant skills and the Learning and Employment Record (LER) can provide immediate returns to individuals and employers.

Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. CT

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