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The world has changed; so too must our education system.<\/h2>\n

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Join the field\u2019s largest gathering of education innovators working to transform K-12 education. Stay for the community, lessons about education innovation from the field, and the latest research and policy to support education transformation. Leave equipped to take immediate action in advancing next generation learning designs. <\/span><\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text el_class=”text-white”]At the Aurora Institute Symposium, you\u2019ll find a community of practice that is reimagining K-12 education systems around the globe. The 70+ sessions and five keynotes will showcase the field\u2019s brightest ideas and provide an inside look at cutting-edge approaches, strategies, and guidance. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text el_class=”text-white”]The Aurora Institute Symposium is the field\u2019s largest gathering of education innovators working to transform K-12 education. You\u2019ll find a big tent of attendees from across the education innovation space who are pushing for learning to happen outside of traditional school walls, and to be more personalized, competency-based, and future-focused. The Symposium is the premiere event for learning about next generation learning models, anytime, anywhere learning, the latest policy developments to enable the future, research and best practices around innovations, and trends around future-focused education transformation.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1583368962149{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;}”][vc_row el_class=”container”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-lg-10″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Why You Should Attend<\/h4>\n

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Connection and Collaboration<\/h2>\n

At the Symposium, you\u2019ll find a community of innovators from across the education transformation space who are engaging in action-oriented learning and development. You\u2019ll have the chance to learn about schools, districts, and states adopting next generation learning models, get an inside look at the latest research and policy developments, and leave with the tools and the largest community of innovative practice to advance change in your own work.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”75px”][vc_single_image image=”2289″ img_size=”full” el_class=”reveal”][vc_column_text el_class=”reveal”]<\/p>\n

Real-World Solutions and Visionaries from the Field<\/h2>\n

The Aurora Institute Symposium is the field\u2019s largest gathering of education innovators working to transform K-12 education. You\u2019ll find a big tent of attendees from across the education innovation space who are pushing for learning to happen outside of traditional school walls, and to be more personalized, competency-based, and future-focused. The Symposium is the premiere event for learning about next generation learning models, anytime, anywhere learning, the latest policy developments to enable the future, research and best practices around innovations, and trends around future-focused education transformation.<\/p>\n

At the Symposium, you\u2019ll have the chance to learn about schools, districts, and states adopting next generation learning models, get an inside look at the latest research and policy developments, and leave with the tools and the largest community of innovative practice to advance change in your own work.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”75px”][vc_single_image image=”2290″ img_size=”full” el_class=”reveal”][vc_column_text el_class=”reveal”]<\/p>\n

Professional Learning<\/h2>\n

The Symposium offers highly rated professional development in the field for educators, school leaders, superintendents, board members, coaches, and practitioners. Our sessions and workshops provide hands-on, interactive learning experiences, and thoughtful strategies to advance student-centered pedagogy. The conference provides state and local policymakers, education leaders, and advocates with comprehensive information on new trends, successful policies, common entry points, financing programs, and the latest innovations that are transforming education for the 21st century.<\/p>\n

More than 85 percent of attendees say the Symposium deepens their knowledge of student-centered learning. They tell us that what they learn directly applies to their jobs and leads to concrete implementation steps or other forward movement at their schools and organizations. Eighty-seven percent say they choose the Aurora Institute Symposium to meet their networking and learning needs.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1579904161589{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #f4f4f4 !important;}”][vc_row el_class=”container” css=”.vc_custom_1579904202280{margin-top: 60px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner el_class=”reveal” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-5″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Why We Created the Symposium<\/h3>\n

The Symposium brings together experts, practitioners, teachers, policymakers, technical assistance providers, and researchers to offer an opportunity for deepening understanding on a variety of new student-centered learning models while affording a big picture view on the future of K-12 education. It is a forum to showcase the field\u2019s brightest ideas; emerging trends; and the models, strategies, and tools that are transforming K-12 schools around the globe.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”reveal” width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-6″][vc_single_image image=”2292″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle” el_class=”container row md-reverse” css=”.vc_custom_1579904647544{margin-top: 30px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ el_class=”reveal” offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-lg-5″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Who Is the Symposium for?<\/h3>\n

Are you\u2026<\/p>\n

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  • An education leader planning and launching innovative, next gen learning models who is ready to get started with personalized, competency-based education?<\/li>\n
  • A policymaker that wants to push your education system forward to best serve students?<\/li>\n
  • A researcher exploring next gen teaching and learning models?<\/li>\n
  • A technical assistance provider supporting education transformation?<\/li>\n
  • An innovator in K-12 education looking to find like-minded colleagues?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    If any of these descriptions apply to you, then the Symposium is the place for you![\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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    • Educators<\/li>\n
    • Principals<\/li>\n
    • Administrators<\/li>\n
    • Superintendents<\/li>\n
    • Practitioners<\/li>\n
    • Non-profit Organizations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      • State Policymakers<\/li>\n
      • Researchers<\/li>\n
      • School Board Members<\/li>\n
      • Design Thinkers<\/li>\n
      • Philanthropists<\/li>\n
      • Learners of All Ages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        In Attendees\u2019 Own Words<\/h5>\n

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        ``The Symposium has allowed members of our school to connect and learn from others engaging in this work. Teachers are able to understand that this movement is beyond our district and the work is happening throughout the country.``<\/blockquote>
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        ``I learned a lot about how valuable student voice is to an effective education program. I'm interested in exploring how our district can develop an opportunity for student input such as creating a youth advisory program. Thank you for sharing valuable information! ``<\/blockquote>
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        ``There are so many different ways to realize personalized, competency-based education. I leave each Symposium with affirmations for what I have done, as well as wonders for how I can continuously improve what we are already doing. Thank you for providing this forum.``<\/blockquote>
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        ``I loved hearing from districts all over the US and beyond! I was able to gain valuable resources throughout the conference. Networking with districts from so many other places was a huge plus!``<\/blockquote>
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        ``I find the work that people are doing inspirational and aspirational. I look forward to the future to see what new models for education will look like. Thank you! ``<\/blockquote>
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        ``The Symposium has allowed members of our school to connect and learn from others engaging in this work. Teachers are able to understand that this movement is beyond our district and the work is happening throughout the country.``<\/blockquote>
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        ``I want to personally thank you for including me in this amazing conference, and I look forward to our continued work together as we change the paradigm in education reform and give true meaning to ALL meaning ALL when it comes to students.``<\/blockquote>
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        ``There are so many different ways to realize personalized, competency-based education. I leave each Symposium with affirmations for what I have done, as well as wonders for how I can continuously improve what we are already doing. Thank you for providing this forum.``<\/blockquote>
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        ``I had some very powerful conversations during my breakout sessions. I was invigorated by the dedication of most participants and the knowledge of the presenters.``<\/blockquote>
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        ``I always bring back great ideas\/strategies or insights from other schools. It can feel lonely doing this work. You take a lot of ``heat`` from those who think you are changing the rules and their children will suffer. It's great to be among \u2018my tribe\u2019.``<\/blockquote>
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