We are thrilled to be sponsors of SXSW EDU taking over Austin, TX next week!
Stand Together Trust supports social entrepreneurs who see beyond the one-size-fits-all model and are creating individualized opportunities for learners. We help thousands of partners apply a “bottom-up” approach to problem solving and empower a diverse and robust network of changemakers to innovate and tackle tough challenges. The best solutions often come from the people closest to the problems.
We believe education should be a three-dimensional experience – one that enables students to identify their innate abilities, turn them into valued skills, and apply them in ways that contribute to society. SXSW EDU is a wonderful opportunity for our team to bring this conversation to a broader audience.
Our incredible line-up of speakers will join our panels this year in a sponsored lounge and on the conference mainstage. We’re sparking discussions on the education entrepreneur revolution, the history of the education system, and who is building the future of education.
Our speakers are practitioners building out of system solutions, policy thought leaders, academic researchers, and parents who care deeply about education. These partners are driving on innovative ideas and solutions all year long; here’s a sample of the latest work and perspectives from a handful of our inspiring speakers being featured –
Toni Frallicciardi of Surf Skate Science was recently featured on The Today Show,
Kerry McDonald hosts the LiberatED podcast and writes for Forbes highlighting education entrepreneurs across the country,
Thomas Arnett of Clayton Christensen Institute, author of the Families on the New Frontier Jobs to be Done research paper featured last week on our Substack (Part 1 and Part 2),
Meredith Olson is the President & CEO of VELA Education Fund, a nonprofit fueling the out of system education space and building the village you didn’t know you needed,
Marguerite Roza of Georgetown’s Edunomics Lab, a research center focused on education finance policy and practice, most recently featured in the 74 talking all things pandemic aid spending.
Find our full schedule of events and sessions at stteducation.com
We can’t wait to see you in Austin!