AI and Technology in Education Summit Empowers Women
Superintendents and School Leaders Nationally
PHOENIX, Oct. 3, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Voice4Equity, under the leadership of CEO Dr.
Christina Kishimoto, announces the
inaugural Tech, Power and Equity Conference, a transformative event
for women in public education leadership. Scheduled for
January 23-25, 2025, at the Hyatt
Place Phoenix Downtown, this workshop-focused conference bridges
the gap between educational technology, artificial intelligence
(AI), and equity in public education.
Dr. Kishimoto, former superintendent of Gilbert Public Schools in the Phoenix east valley area, states, "Our Tech,
Power and Equity Conference is designed to equip women education
leaders with the knowledge and tools to leverage AI and technology
for improved learning outcomes and educational equity."
Joining Dr. Kishimoto is Eshe
Pickett, engineer and designer from Intel, and Dr.
Lisa Herring, Senior Advisor to U.S.
Secretary Cardona who will deliver a one-two punch message around
women innovators, vision-setters, and change makers boldly leading
forward.
The Tech, Power and Equity summit will engage attendees in a
wide range of topics especially relevant for innovative
superintendents and school board members who are looking to grow
their technology expertise in the fast evolving AI-era.
Key Conference Highlights:
- AI in Teaching and Learning: Exploring artificial intelligence
applications in classroom settings and teacher preparation
- EdTech Innovation Forum: Assessing, evaluating, and selecting
cutting-edge educational technology for school districts
- Education Policy and AI Workshops: Discussing the impact of AI
on education policy and operations and best practices for
districts
- Digital Equity Evaluation: Ensuring equitable technology access
for all students, teachers and families
Dr. Lupita Hightower,
Superintendent of Tolleson Elementary School District, emphasizes
the conference's importance: "The technology field is changing, and
women leaders have a critical role to play to ensure that all
children have the same opportunities and access. Dr. Tahira Dupree-Chase, co-emcee for the conference
and Superintendent of Westbury Union Free School District in
New York, adds, "Now is the time
to come together and build our collective capacity to engage with
tech designers and become builders of new approaches ourselves.
Women thought-leaders must be at the design table!"
The three-day national event features:
- Keynote speeches from leading women in EdTech
- Interactive AI in education workshops
- School technology innovation panels
- Networking opportunities with EdTech industry leaders
This conference represents an intentional step towards advancing
leadership of women in educational technology and ensuring
equitable access to AI and tech innovations in Arizona schools and across the country.
For conference registration and more information on AI in
education, visit www.voice4equity.com/tpe.
About Voice4Equity
Voice4Equity is committed to promoting equity and increasing the
representation of women and women of color in school
superintendencies and at the policy table. The company focuses on
policy leadership development, professional networking, data, and
research, utilizing a by-women-for-women learning design.
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