“Walking into EduCon, I didn’t know what to expect. I’ve been to conferences before, sure — the lanyards, the coffee, the cold ballrooms. But this? This was different.”
This feature could follow the experience of a first-time attendee — maybe a teacher, a college student, or even a school leader — sharing their raw reflections throughout the event. Their takeaways could include:
- A surprising session that challenged their teaching philosophy
- A conversation that changed the way they see student voice
- A new connection that turned into a year-long collaboration
You can write this as a narrative blog, photo journal, or even a fictionalized “composite character” based on real stories.
🎥 Voices of EduCon: Video/Quote Highlights
You can turn quotes into graphic tiles or pull-quotes for visual blog content. Here are a few examples you might use:
“EduCon didn’t give me answers. It gave me better questions.”
— Middle School Principal
“We talked about racial equity, mental health, curriculum design — all in one weekend. And it made sense.”
— Teacher, Detroit
“It’s the one place I’ve been where students actually led the room.”
— High School Junior
“EduCon reminded me that education is supposed to be joyful.”
— Curriculum Coordinator
You could post a new “Voice of EduCon” quote every week leading up to the next conference to build buzz.
🛠️ What I Brought Back from EduCon: Real-World Tools & Ideas
A practical follow-up piece where educators share how they’ve implemented something they learned at EduCon. Examples:
- A high school math teacher piloting ungraded assessments
- An elementary school leader starting student-led curriculum reviews
- A college professor adopting a “no-lecture” policy
- A tech coach applying design-thinking frameworks with faculty
Each example can include:
- What they learned at EduCon
- How they tried it in their context
- What worked and what surprised them
✨ EduCon’s Core Values: A Blog Series
Turn each of EduCon’s guiding principles into a focused blog post. For instance:
1. Inquiry-Driven Learning
Explore what it means to shift from content delivery to question-driven exploration. Include examples from sessions and classrooms that model this.
2. Student-Centered Structures
Discuss ways schools can give students more ownership of their learning — not just in theory, but structurally (scheduling, grading, governance).
3. Real-World Connections
Highlight how EduCon promotes the idea that schools should mirror the real world. Showcase examples of partnerships, project-based learning, or community-driven curriculum.
🌍 EduCon Around the World: Global Voices in the Room
EduCon might be held in Philadelphia, but the impact is global. Write a piece highlighting international participants — educators from the UK, Kenya, Canada, India, Brazil, etc. Include their perspectives on:
- What issues are universal across education systems
- What unique challenges they face in their countries
- How EduCon helped them feel seen and supported
Bonus: Create an interactive map of attendees or session hosts around the world.
🧩 EduCon for Non-Educators: Why Everyone Should Care
Many people think EduCon is “just for teachers,” but it’s much bigger than that. Write a post making the case for:
- Parents to join the conversation
- Designers, researchers, and technologists to contribute ideas
- Local policymakers and community leaders to listen and act
- Students to lead sessions and shape school policy
End with: “If you care about the future, you care about education. If you care about education, you belong at EduCon.”