SXSW EDU Kicks Off In Austin

AUSTIN, TX — The SXSW EDU Conference & Festival opened on Monday aimed at cultivating and empowering a community of engaged stakeholders to advance teaching and learning.

And you can watch some of it from the comfort of your home. Tune in right now to the SXSW EDU Facebook page to watch the exciting opening keynote session, "Stories of Schooling and Getting Schooled." Storytelling phenomenon and renowned podcast, The Moth, is elevating educator and innovator voices through the art of storytelling in a dynamic showcase featuring Micaela Blei, Chris De La Cruz, Crystal Duckert, and Tim Manley, festival organizers wrote.

Each of these four educators will engage, inspire, and empower you with true stories from their lives—journeys taken both inside and outside of the classroom.

There's a rich lineup of speakers in the coming days. For a schedule, click here.

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