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March 13–16, 2020
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Featured Speakers

Explore our dynamic lineup of speakers at Empower20.  
Kimberly Bryant, General Session Speaker at Empower20.Kimberly BryantTechnologist, EntrepreneurSunday General SessionFounder and CEO of Black Girls CODE, a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the face of technology by introducing girls of color to the fields of technology and computer science.
LeVar Burton, General Session Speaker at Empower20.LeVar BurtonActor, Author, PhilanthropistSunday General SessionBurton and his team created Skybrary and Skybrary School, a carefully curated and interactive library of digital books and video explorations available through educational apps.
Nick Vujicic, General Session Speaker at Empower20.Nick VujicicActivist, AuthorOpening General SessionBorn without limbs for no medical reason, Vujicic is the author of several books and uses his "disability" to start inspirational conversations about overcoming your circumstances.
Henry Winkler, General Session Speaker at Empower20.Henry WinklerActor, Director, ProducerMonday General SessionActor, director, producer, and author of a children's book series that is inspired by his own struggles in education due to dyslexia (diagnosed late in life).
Rodney Robinson, Featured Speaker at Empower20.Rodney RobinsonNational Teacher of the YearSunday Featured SessionThe 2019 National Teacher of the Year from Richmond, Va., focused on understanding and disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline.
Linda Darling-Hammond, Featured Speaker at Empower20.Linda Darling-HammondAdvocate, Author, EducatorMonday Featured SessionProfessor of Education Emeritus, Stanford University, and president of the Learning Policy Institute who has conducted extensive research on issues of educator supply, demand, and quality.
michael Fullan, Featured Speaker at Empower20.Michael FullanAuthor, Leader, Education ReformerSaturday Featured SessionA worldwide authority on education reform who advises policymakers and local leaders in helping to achieve the moral purpose of all children learning.
George Couros, Featured Speaker at Empower20.George CourosInnovator, Leader, AuthorSunday Featured SessionA leading educator in the area of innovative leadership, teaching, and student learning and engagement, and the author of the book The Innovator's Mindset.
Pedro Noguera, Featured Speaker at Empower20.Pedro NogueraAuthor, Advocate, SociologistMonday Featured SessionA sociologist whose research focuses on equity, fighting poverty, and how schools are influenced by social, economic, and demographic conditions and trends.
Mike Schmoker, Featured Speaker at Empower20.Mike SchmokerAuthor, Former Administrator, LeaderSaturday Featured SessionFormer school administrator and author of the best-selling book Focus: Elevating the Essentials to Radically Improve Student Learning.
Robert Jackson, Featured Speaker at Empower20.Robert JacksonAuthor, Educator, PresenterSaturday Featured SessionA sought-after expert on teaching cultural diversity, restorative practices, SEL, and trauma, and how to educate Black and Latino males.
Jimmy Casas, Featured Speaker at Empower20.Jimmy CasasPrincipal, Leader, AuthorSaturday Featured SessionFormer principal of a nationally recognized best-performing high school and the author of several educational leadership–focused books.
Elena Aguilar, Keynote Luncheon Speaker at Empower20.Elena AguilarCoach, Author, ConsultantSaturday Keynote LuncheonFormer educator and founder and president of Bright Morning Consulting, training thousands of educators in transformational coaching, team development, and cultivating resilience.
Rosa Isiah, Keynote Luncheon Speaker at Empower20.Rosa IsiahEducator, Leader, AdvocateSunday Keynote LuncheonFounder of the #WeLeadEd Twitter chat and the host of the We Lead Ed BAM radio show focused on leadership through a social justice and equity lens.
Consuelo Kickbusch, Keynote Luncheon Speaker at Empower20.Consuelo KickbuschVeteran, Activist, AuthorSaturday Keynote LuncheonFormer military servicewoman, author, and founder of Educational Achievement Services, Inc., empowering the next generation of leaders.
William Martinez, keynote Luncheon Speaker at Empower20.William MartinezActor, Singer, SpeakerSunday Keynote LuncheonProfessional actor and singer who grew up in a deaf household and whose one-man show, "SIGNing the Song" pairs American Sign Language (ASL) and song lyrics to create a unique performance.
Victor Rios, Keynote Luncheon Speaker at Empower20.Victor RiosProfessor, Author, SpeakerSaturday Keynote LuncheonAward-winning professor, author, and former high school drop-out and juvenile delinquent researching racism, inequality, and class in education.

 

Browse the Full Conference Program Online

The full conference program is now online! Browse more than 400 sessions and Pre-Conference Institutes in the Empower20 Conference Schedule by presenter, topic, or your own role in education to see why Empower20 is a great choice for your next professional learning opportunity. Explore Empower20 Sessions

 

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Whether you're just starting out or a veteran teacher, you'll find a variety of topics, practical applications, and new ideas at Empower20 to help you reach and engage your students like never before.  Explore Program
At Empower 20, you'll explore new programs and strategies to boost student achievement, build teacher capacity and strengthen your teams, and enrich your school's culture and performance.  Explore Program
You'll expand your professional network and professional knowledge on a wide variety of topics at Empower20, including sessions designed specifically for instructional coaches.  Explore Program
Come to Empower20 for a deep dive into your content area or specialty with knowledgeable, experienced experts and numerous opportunities to connect with other professionals.  Explore Program
At Empower20, you'll find sessions on a wide variety of research-based strategies and programs, including sessions designed specifically for district leaders and focused on equity and retention.  Explore Program
You'll find networking opportunities and relevant and timely topics of interest at Empower20, including sessions designed specifically for district leaders.
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Come to Empower20 for inspiration and information on a wide variety of topics and the opportunity to learn from educators from all backgrounds in both the U.S. and abroad.  Explore Program

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