Expert Educator Exchange: Proposals Due July 11
The Expert Educator Exchange (EEE) happens July 16–17, 2025 online.
If you’re an educator interested in consulting or sharing your expertise, this is your opportunity to showcase your work and connect with event organizers looking for fresh talent.
📝 Proposal Deadline: July 11, 2025
💸 Free to attend | Recordings + certificate available for a fee (use code EEEJULY for 50% off).
Field Notes: ISTE+ASCD Highlights
This week in San Antonio, I had the opportunity to learn, connect, and spark collaborations with inspiring educators and leaders, including:
Julie Meltzer (Institute for Humane Education)
Betsy Orenos (STEAM Educator)
Kelsey Anderson (Fulbright Teacher Exchanges)
Suzie Boss (PBL expert with a new book coming soon)
Sister Martha Ann Kirk (University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, and Artistic Bridges project leader; see above video)
Carolyn Foote (Texas librarian, activist featured in The Librarians documentary, and cofounder of FReadom Fighters)
Saint George Thompson (Artist with The MY HERO Project, known for impactful iPad artwork; MY HERO recently launched a Journalism and Filmmaking Workbook for Students featuring Esther Wojcicki)
📌 I am planning to revive our Global Ed Meetup at ISTE in Orlando next year – stay tuned!
Below are some interesting educational resources I came across during the conference.
Sphere - a non-profit organization that promotes civil discourse in education and has new lessons on globalization
Using Ed Tech to Tackle the UN Global Goals - presentation by Colleen Graham, Heidi Barber, and Michell McNeil
SDG Game Makers: Empowering Students to Build a Better World Through STEAM - a poster presentation by Wendy Hedeen
Classrooms Connected - by Stormy Daniels; not sure where I learned about this resource, but I think it was from Wendy mentioned above
Immersive Classroom Resources - from Discovery and Verizon
Connected Hearts Promoting Social Action and Innovations Through Technology - a project from a girls’ school in Mexico
The National Park Classroom - presentation from PBL Works faculty member James Fester
Affirmation Coloring Books - from Naomi Winston who was interviewed by author Jacqueline Woodson during the closing keynote sessionVurbo.ai - a live translation tool from iPevo which makes document cameras
BBC Learning Hub – A robust Global Issues section for educators.
Padlet’s New Video Features – Bringing dynamic video discussions to your classroom.
Astrolabio: Mexico’s Online Museum Experience - a website designed by 9th graders to highlight the rich cultural history of Mexico
Playlab - a global non-profit and community for using AI to create educational tools
AI with Intention - author Tony Frontier provided a thoughtful presentation based on his book
-Lucy Gray
Actionable Innovations Global
lucy@lucygrayconsulting.com
Charter for Compassion Global Youth Conference 2025
Join us online October 17–18, 2025, for the second annual youth-led conference.
• Proposal Submissions: Rolling until September 15, 2025
• New: Compassionate Youth Awards – Nominate changemakers by August 5, 2025
🔗 Event & nomination details
GLOW 2025: Proposals & Sponsors Due October 1
Our signature virtual conference Global Learning for an Open World Conference (GLOW) is set for November 19–20, 2025. Proposal processing begins soon!
📅 Proposal & Sponsorship Deadline: October 1, 2025
🔗 Submit your proposal
🔗 Conference overview
Stay tuned for exciting keynote announcements!
🌐 Help Build the Global Learning Database
We’re creating a comprehensive global learning database for educators worldwide. Your recommended tools, resources, and organizations are welcome.
🗂️ Submit your contributions here
Access will be provided to paid GLOW attendees and presenters in November.
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