3rd Floor - Golden Hill A at the Manchester Hyatt 10:00 AM: Transforming our Educational System Presenter: Javier Arguello, Founder and Executive Director This session explores the importance of aligning teaching with cognitive science to improve learning outcomes, especially for first-generation college students. It emphasizes shifting from standardized assessments to mastery-based instruction, drawing on extensive research to create effective, learner-centered educational environments. 11:00 AM: 1EdTech Standards: Supporting Universal Design, Flexible Career Pathways, and Lifelong Learning Records Presenters: Facilitator: Beatriz Arnillas, VP of Product Management Guillermo Elizondo, CEO Territorium Alejandra Bueno, J.D., Chief Program Officer of Global Engagement & Learning - Alamo Colleges District Adrian Acosta, Interim Deputy Chief of College and Career Readiness, and Executive Director of Academic Operations and Innovation, Houston Independent School District Explore how 1EdTech standards enable educational institutions to design accessible, interoperable, and data-rich digital learning ecosystems. Learn about technical specifications that support Universal Design for Learning (UDL), flexible career pathways, and lifelong learning records. Discover how digital credential standards like Open Badges and Comprehensive Learner Records facilitate verifiable, portable credentials for lifelong learning and workforce development. Ideal for K-12 and Higher Education leaders, State Education Agencies, and Workforce Development professionals. 3:00 PM: From Pain Points to Possibilities: A Fireside Chat on Overcoming Challenges Moderator: Liam Pisano, Managing Partner, EduLab Capital Partners Panelists: Amanda Fernandez, CEO and President, Latinos for Education Jacob Fraire, President, ECMC Foundation Joelle Martinez, CEO and President, Latino Leadership Institute Statistically, we are faced with the following fact pattern: (1) nationally, one in four students in K-12 and one in five students in higher education are Latino, 2) the gap in higher education degree attainment between Hispanic (28%) and White, non-hispanic adults (48%) is a significant 20%, and 3) Latinos will account for 78% of net new workers between 2020 and 2030. All of this would indicate we need to do a better job at facilitating degree and outcome pathways for a rapidly growing portion of our workforce as a nation. We are honored to host and learn from three, incredibly accomplished, leaders of national organizations that are each focused on separate portions of the student and employee journey to success. 4:00 PM: Redefining Education: Neuroscience, Entrepreneurship, and 21st Century Skills Presenters: Stephanie Carvajalino, Co-founder, Karen Carvajalino This session delves into transforming education by leveraging neuroscience, essential skills for the 21st century, and entrepreneurship. Highlighting success stories, including a pioneering school in Colombia, the workshop emphasizes creating meaningful learning experiences, fostering continuous learning, and developing critical thinking and leadership abilities in students. 5:00 PM: Nurturing Latino Leadership: A Blueprint for Economic Success Moderator: Cecilia Paz Aguilar, Senior Manager of Business Development Operations at TNTP Liliana Gonzalez, Manager of Research & Impact at Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Joshua Varela, Director of Revenue at NeuroMaker STEM Andrea Wolfe, CEO at MassInsight This session by Latinos for Education focuses on developing leadership pathways for Latinx individuals in education and other sectors. Featuring alumni insights and real-world experiences, the workshop discusses strategies to prepare students for future careers and ensure equitable education opportunities, driving economic and educational progress.