Pando PR Tips No. 49
Awards + Conferences
2025 EdTech Breakthrough Awards — Deadline for submissions is Mar 21
This awards program honors innovative educational technology products, services, and companies around the globe. Easy and FREE to enter.
Learning Guild's Science of Learning Online Conference — Speaking proposals due Mar 26
The Science of Learning Online Conference is focused on the latest research and insights into creating effective and engaging learning solutions. They're looking for knowledgeable L&D pros to speak at their online conference June 26-27.
The 2025 SaaS Awards — Open for early entry until Mar 28
The categories have been refreshed this year, covering four main areas: General SaaS Excellence, SaaS for Business Operations, SaaS Technology Innovation, Vertical / Industry SaaS. Single category entry is $695 but save $100 during early entry.
District Administration's Leadhership Network for Women — Proposals due Apr 2
This national conference (September in Washington DC) brings together 700+ women in K-12 education leadership, including Superintendents, Principals, Curriculum Directors, and decision-makers. Five different tracks available including Teacher Leaders, Building Leaders, and District Leaders.
The American Business "Stevie" Awards — Extended deadline to Apr 3
There are over 40+ categories under Education and EdTech Products in the Stevie Awards. Find the categories buried under the Product and New Products section (numbered S01-S42). No additional late fees will be assessed.
Aurora Institute Symposium — Call for speaking proposals closes Apr 4
The Aurora Institute is seeking proposals to present at their 2025 Symposium - October 25-28 in New Orleans.
Council of Great City Schools — Call for speakers closes Apr 4
Council of Great City School is looking for speakers for their October 22-26 conference in Philadelphia. Sessions should address how programs, initiatives and/or practices in the areas of closing achievement gaps, professional development, finance, leadership, and bilingual and special education programming are aligned and related to making a difference in improving academic achievement for all students.
SmartBrief on EdTech's Readers' Choice Awards 2025 — Open for entries until May 9
SmartBrief on EdTech celebrates companies and products making a lasting impact on the education industry. Along with receiving a digital awards winner logo, winning nominations will be announced editorially on the SmartBrief Education Originals website, and highlighted in an editorial story to run in the SmartBrief Education newsletters. Entry cost is $595.
OLC Accelerate 2025 — Speaking proposals are due May 21
Submissions are open for presentation proposals for OLC Accelerate 2025 November 17-20 in Orlando. Proposals should be for promoting theory, research, methodology, and/or applied effective teaching and learning practices in online, blended and digital learning across K-12, higher education, and industry.
FETC 2026 — Calls for proposals open this week
FETC has 8 different tracks including District Leaders, IT Leaders, Coach Leaders, and Classroom Leaders for the January 2026 conference in Orlando. Submit by June 1.
Upcoming Events
Carnegie Learning's From Hype to Help: The State of AI in Education — Mar 26: 3pm ET
Find out how AI use has evolved for K-12 administrators and teachers over the past year in Carnegie Learning's new report. They'll dig into the insights and separate AI hype from reality and talk about best practices for integrating AI into teaching or leadership.
Designing Educational Games in the Age of AI — Mar 27: 9-11am PT
An EdTech Insiders exclusive webinar featuring 15 industry experts exploring AI transforming game-based learning, gamification, and teacher-driven game creation.
2025 Edtech Insiders Happy Hour at ASU+GSV Summit — April 7: 5-7:30pm PT
At ASU+GSV, Edtech Insider has an annual tradition of bringing together entrepreneurs, educators, investors, and system leaders. Google, StartEd, Magic Edtech, Penn GSE, and EDT & Partners are co-hosts. Cooley and Tuck Advisors are sponsors.
Upcoming News and Social Pegs
- April - Poetry Month
- April - School Library Month
- April - Math Awareness Month
- April 19 - 23 - Undergraduate Research Week
- April 6 - National Student-Athlete Day
- April 9 - National Education and Sharing Day
- April 23 - World Book Day
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