Sharon’s Big Ideas Fest Experience
Contrary to typical sit and get curriculum PD’s that go in one ear and out the other, the Big Ideas Fest(more…)
Eleanor Green (Lavender Courage) Shares Her Big Ideas Fest Experience
Alright, let’s talk about America! Long post inbound!
My trip to California was short but amazing.
Big Ideas Fest Explores “Educating to Be Human”
Eighth Annual Big Ideas Fest Draws Provocative Thinkers to Explore Innovation in Education in San Jose, CA, Dec. 4-7, 2016
San Jose, CA—December 3, 2016—As the nation faces a growing backlash against tolerance and equal rights for all, educators nationwide are at the front lines of not only helping students achieve but also building on the qualities that define our humanity, such as compassion, empathy, respect for others, grit, and bravery.
Educating to Be Human
Our vision for Big Ideas Fest has always been to break through the comfort zone of typical education conferences—with the goal of creating a space to empower educators, catalyze collaboration, and spur innovation. Earlier this year we had not imagined that in December, we would be reeling from the impact of a growing backlash against tolerance, equal rights for all, truth-seeking, and freedom of expression.
Taking Off the Mask at Big Ideas Fest