SXSW EDU 2026
Project Tomorrow will be presenting three sessions at SXSW EDU 2026
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School isn’t all fun and games, but games can help students practice solving real-world problems. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore tabletop games that spark deep thinking and naturally build problem-solving skills. Hear stories from classrooms across the country that are using play and computational thinking to boost student and teacher confidence, curiosity, and resilience. You’ll leave with ready-to-use games and strategies to help students become stronger problem-solvers across subjects, and better prepared for a future shaped by AI, complex challenges, and ever-changing careers.
Chronic absenteeism surged 28% in 2022–23, with students in historically under-resourced communities hit hardest. This panel tackles how we can intervene before it’s too late. Experts from tech, policy, and education will share data-driven tools to identify at-risk students early and highlight real-world strategies districts are using to boost attendance. From AI-powered early warnings to community re-engagement, panelists will explore how equitable access to technology can help schools not just track who’s missing—but bring them back.
In classrooms across Michigan, New York City, and Pennsylvania, something’s changing. Students are sticking with hard problems longer. They’re asking better questions, testing new ideas, and communicating their thinking. They’re invested in learning, not just chasing points or checking boxes. The shift? Teachers are using the language of computational thinking to make problem-solving visible, tangible, and doable for every student. It’s building teacher confidence and sparking innovation, leading to more student-driven learning. It’s bringing joy and agency back into the classroom.
