Pando PR Tips No. 54
Early-stage Startup Fellowship
TF17 Transcend Fellowship — Deadline is June 18
If you're an early-stage edtech founder serving learners, parents, educators or workers, the Transcend Fellowship can help with the product-to-market fit. Their 8-week program helps determine your stage and how to move forward.
Upcoming Award + Conference Submission Deadlines
FETC 2026 — Call for presentations closes June 1
FETC is one of the largest gatherings of strategic decision makers in edtech. Choose from over 8 tracks including Leadership Round Tables, MEGA Sessions, Showcase Sessions, and Theater Presentations.
TCEA 2026 — Speaking submissions is June 2
TCEA has over 80,000 members and has been working with educators and legislators for 40+ years. Submit proposals in 35+ topic categories and four presentation styles.
OLC Accelerate 2025 — Speaking submissions due June 4
Deadline has been extended for the November 17-20 conference 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.
Training magazine’s Training 2026 Conference & Expo — Speaking submissions due June 11
This conference & expo is for training professionals. Proposals must emphasize how training is successfully designed, developed, and delivered to enhance learners’ knowledge and skills.
2025 HR Executive of the Year and Honor Roll Nominations — Deadline is June 13
These awards recognize leaders who have made outstanding contributions to their organizations and who exemplify the increasingly strategic role of HR in business today.
2025 Stevie Awards for Women in Business — Early bird entries due June 25
This award is for women entrepreneurs, executives, employees, and the organizations they run. Join their webinar for tips on crafting effective nominations on June 4 at 4pm-EDT. Entry fees vary by category.
PR Daily Awards 2025 — Entries due July 23
PR Daily Awards is for public relations, marketing, and communications. $550 per entry into standard categories, and $600 per entry into Awards of Distinction categories.
Data Survey
Project Unicorn's 2025 School System Data Survey — Open until June 30
A 15–20 minute survey that helps K-12 leaders assess their data infrastructure and informs national conversations around privacy, interoperability, and digital equity. By participating, districts receive a personalized school system profile, early access to the State of the Sector Report, and a complimentary consultation with a Project Unicorn expert.
Useful Resource
SmartBrief K20 Education Marketing Calendar
Maps out key education events, campaign themes (e.g., Mental Health Awareness Month), and top industry trade shows where you'll see the SmartBrief team.
Upcoming Events
MuckRack's Measuring the ROI of PR — May 29th at 1pm ET
Claire Walsh, Lead of Public Relations at ZipRecruiter, and Linda Zebian, VP of Communications at Muck Rack, discuss best practices for measuring and reporting on the value of PR.
EDmarket's Bold Women Collective Journey — June 8 from 5:30-7pm
The Bold Women Collective is hosting an event at KI's Showroom in THE MART, Chicago during NeoCon 2025. This event will honor the paths women have walked, reflect on lessons learned, and celebrate bold futures women are building.
PTA 2025: Power in Unity National PTA Virtual Convention — June 25-28
Thousands of passionate parent leaders and educators from across the country attend the PTA convention. Build leadership, expand your network, and amplify your impact. Members of the voting body can participate in voting on the PTA's annual meeting business.
Women|Future Webinars — Various Dates/Times in June and July
The Women|Future webinars are for forward-thinking women across all industries and any career level. Gain fresh perspectives and valuable learning experiences from successful women in business.
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