The education portion of this year's South By Southwest Conferences and Festivals begins March 9 and will include sessions, workshops, hands on learning experiences and networking opportunities.
A variety of education backgrounds will be present during SXSWedu and those who wish to attend can still register online for $495. There is a free expo event on March 10 from 2–8 p.m. at the Austin Convention Center. The event will consist of six pavilions focused on different education tracks such as health and wellness; science, technology, engineering and math; and music and arts. There will also be pavilions set aside to help educate attendees on college options. Sessions include:- Teacher Professional Development Needs an Overhaul: March 9, 1 p.m. at Hilton Austin Downtown Room 408
- The State and Future of Student Rights, March 9, 1:30 p.m. at JW Marriott Salon B
- Lets Take About Race and Equity in Education, March 10, 9 a.m. at Hilton Austin Downtown Salon F
- Creating Meaningful Interaction Online, March 11, 3:10 p.m. at Austin Convention Center Room 15
- Education Re-imagined, March 12, 2:25 p.m. at Austin Convention Center Ballroom D