Pando PR Tips No. 80
Upcoming Award and Conference Submissions
Medium Editor Awards — Nominations close Aug 28
These awards are designed to highlight the kinds of contributions that often go unseen from thoughtful feedback to mentorship to championing new voices. Nominate a Medium editor(s) whose work reflects the spirit of each award category. You’re welcome to nominate the same person for multiple categories if appropriate.
Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence: Back to School — Entries open until Sept 4
These awards seek products that offer schools versatility, value, and solutions to specific problems that support innovative teaching and learning. $625 per entry.
National PTA’s 2027 Legislative Conference — Call for speakers closes Sept 4
LegCon is National PTA’s annual policy and advocacy conference and they are seeking thought leaders and mission partners to help PTA advocates hone their advocacy skills.
2027 PTA's National Conference — Call for speakers closes Sept 4
PTA is looking for practical, interactive sessions that provide attendees with actionable strategies, innovative ideas, and resources they can immediately apply within their PTAs and communities.
Bett Awards — Entries are open until Sept 25
Categories for Bett Awards include AI for Assessment and Data Analysis, Transformational Impact, Leadership & Management Solutions, and IT Support Services. Submit an intention to enter form first. Cost per entry is £345 (+VAT).
Upcoming Fall Conferences
Sept 29-Oct 2 | EDUCAUSE — Denver
Nov 1-4 | SETDA Leadership Summit — Arlington, VA
Nov 11-13 | Illinois Education & Technology Conference (IETC) — Springfield, IL
Dec 2-4 | National Summit on Education — Washington D.C.
Dec 2-4 | AESA National Conference — Orlando
Dec 2-5 | National Consortium of Secondary STEM Schools — San Diego
Dec 2-5 | ACTE CareerTech Vision — New Orleans
Dec 6-9 | Learning Forward — Dallas
Dec 7-8 | K12 Cyber Security Conference — New Orleans
Upcoming News and Social Pegs
August | National Truancy Prevention Month
September | Library Card Sign-Up Month
September | College Savings Month
September 15 - October 15 | Hispanic Heritage Month
September 14 - 20 | National Coding Week
August 12 | International Youth Day
August 13 | Left-Handers Day
August 26 | Women’s Equality Day
September 7 | Labor Day
September 8 | International Literacy Day
September 15 | National Online Learning Day
September 15 | International IT Professionals Day
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