Pando PR Tips No. 66

Funding Opportunity

NewSchools Funding Opportunity — Applications close Jan 8
​More than $10M in funding is available for innovators and educators working to reimagine education. NewSchools is offering funding and customized support to help bring these visions to life.

Conference, Networking, Mentorship Submission Deadlines

University of Mary Washington Conference — Submission deadline is Dec 5 ​
​University of Mary Washington is welcoming proposals for presentations, workshops, and panels to explore the evolving presence of AI in higher education. The conference is July 21–23. If interested contact Dr. Victoria Russell, Director of the Center for Teaching– vrussel3@umw.edu

NextLevel Postsecondary CTE Fellowship — Apply by Dec 15
​This fellowship is a yearlong experience that builds leadership, expands your network, and boosts your impact. Fellows reci immersive training, personalized mentorship, and opportunities for national advocacy.

International Literacy Association Board of Directors — Current election cycle deadline is Dec 22
​ILA is now accepting nominations for its Board of Directors. Nominate yourself or a colleague to help guide the organization's mission, influence global literacy policy, and inspire change in the field.

ACTE's CTE for All Mentorship Program — Applications open until Jan 11
​The program is designed to help members grow, lead, and thrive through meaningful professional relationships. Whether you're seeking guidance or ready to mentor, apply by Jan. 11.

HR Tech US 2026 — Call for proposals open until Jan 21
​Industry experts and senior HR executives are invited to submit proposals for high-impact presentations providing HR leaders with valuable insights, actionable strategies, and practical takeaways to drive success. The conference is October 20-22 in Las Vegas.

The eLearning Industry Top Lists & Awards — Free entry
​Apply to be featured in eLearning Industry’s trusted Top Lists & Awards and gain unmatched visibility across Google, AI search, and the global learning tech community. Listings are featured for 12 months, with opportunities for renewal and participation in updated editions.

Journal Submission Opportunity

Special Issue on Evidence Synthesis in Open, Distance, and Digital Education (ODDE) for Journal of OLC — Submission deadline Nov 30
​The Online Learning Consortium Journal invites submissions for a special issue dedicated to systematic, meta-analytic, and meta-synthetic reviews, umbrella reviews, and scoping reviews that consolidate what is known—and what remains uncertain—about critical topics in online, open, digital, and distance education (ODDE).

Webinar of Interest

Gen Z EdTech Founders: Perspectives from the First AI-Native Generation: Nov 21 at 9am PT
​This is a special webinar featuring Gen Z founders and innovators who are the first to experience education before and after generative AI—and who are now building the tools that will shape what comes next.

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