Deeper Learning 2025

Deeper Learning 2025

Welcome Deeper Learners!

This digital program is for all things DL2025! You may select your sessions starting March 12th at 5pm PDT.

You will need to select one Workshop Round 1 or Den Talk [for Day 1], one Deep Dive session [for Day 2], and one Workshop Round 2 or Den Talk [for Day 3]. These sessions have capacity limits and will fill up.

For an overview of the event and session types, campus map and frequently asked questions, check out the event info page here.

We can’t wait to see you!

4:30pm PDT

AI Amplified: Inspiring Action, Innovation, And Inclusion High Tech Elementary 217Brian Grantham • Danelle Landgraf • John Nash Arts Integration the original AI High Tech Elementary 222Latanya Lockett Building Rigorous Learning Experiences with XQ Competencies High Tech High International 122Ann-Katherine Kimble • Edward Montalvo • Nikki Wallace Building Social-Emotional Competencies Through Hands-On Learning Experiences High Tech Elementary 113Vaibhavi Gala • Nivriti Vira Bye Bye Burnout! Reimagining Staffing for Sustainable Schools High Tech Elementary 221Nicole Assisi • Courtney Ochi Design for Deeper Learning with the AI Kaleidoscope High Tech High 150Rosemarie Biocarles-Rydeen From Zombies to the Jungle: Interdisciplinary PBL's Journey High Tech High 109Gregory Hessee Infusing SEL into STEM High Tech High 113Pooja Bhaskar It Takes A Village: Empowering Future Changemakers Together High Tech Elementary 202Kerry Hynes • Jerome Link Ready, Set, Play! High Tech Elementary 204Aaryn Drapiza • Bridget Yoko The Power of Small: How Teacher-Led Incubators Transform School Communities High Tech High 158Jesse Ross Using Comic-Based Inquiries to Drive Student Engagement Around Untold History High Tech Elementary 216Stephane Manuel

9:30am PDT

Art as Advocacy: Leveraging Creative Expression for Equitable, Student-Centered Learning Environments High Tech Elementary 217Cassiopeia B. Guthrie Beautiful Work: Student Accomplishments that Transform Academic Identity High Tech High CommonsRon Berger Breaking up with Grades: Shifting Mindsets toward Competency-Based Assessment and Reporting High Tech Elementary 207Bryanna Hanson • Katie Weisberg Decolonizing Curriculum: Place-Based Learning through Community Assets in San Diego High Tech Elementary 115Charity Moran Designing Learning Spaces for Belonging High Tech High 148Miki Tomita Okamoto • Cereescia Sandoval Designing Project-Based Learning for Global Climate Justice High Tech Elementary 215Gillian Daar • Zachary Herrmann • Emma Koropp ENGAGE!: Designing Innovative and Meaningful Project-Based Learning Experiences High Tech Elementary 222Marimar Patrón Vázquez • Kurt Wootton Expedition on Linguistic Equity: My Mother's Tongue in My Teacher's Classroom High Tech Elementary 108Ryan Maxwell Explore the Power of Cultural Identity! High Tech Elementary 111Dawn McCuin • Nia McCuin From Heart to How: Crafting Bold, Relationship-Driven Learning Experiences High Tech High 113Amy Besida • Joe Schupbach Interdisciplinary Investigations: Co-design with Community Partners High Tech Elementary 109Nylah Byrd • Bianca Garcia • Kali Frederick Leadership Moves for Cultivating a Culture of Inquiry — from Vision to Practice High Tech High 144Sarah Gerlinger Leading for Deeper Learning High Tech High 146Melissa Daniels • Stacey Lopaz Let's Build a Space Habitat!! (PBL & Design Thinking in Action) High Tech Elementary 219Russell Walker Outdoor Learning for All: Beyond the Four Walls High Tech High International 124Jeff Embleton • Leslie Magaña • Genesis Rodriguez Strategies and Rhythms for Sparking Playful Engagement: Cypherstyle Pedagogy High Tech Elementary 113Jeremy Bryan • Doc Harrill Ted Lasso's Secrets to a Championship Team High Tech High International 123Nicole Assisi • Courtney Ochi What's Your Problem?!? Amplifying Student Motivation with Problem-Based Projects High Tech High International 127Christopher Buonamia Youth Culture as a Driver for Curriculum Development High Tech High 109Brian Delgado • Andrew Lerario • Mike Strong

10:00am PDT

Arts Integration the original AI High Tech Elementary 222Latanya Lockett Community-Engaged Learning: Transforming Learning, Lives, and Communities High Tech Elementary 219Jilian Mackenzie Competency-Based Grading: Lose the A+, Love the Learning High Tech Elementary 221Mac Guy • Lindsay Tobias Guidance from Early Adopters About Using Artificial Intelligence High Tech High 150Mark Stolan Ignite STEM/STEAM Curiosity with Literary Sparks High Tech Elementary 203James Campbell Igniting Joyful Learning: Harnessing AI to Create Dynamic and Inclusive Tasks High Tech High 113Shannon King It Takes A Village: Empowering Future Changemakers Together High Tech Elementary 202Kerry Hynes • Jerome Link Ready, Set, Play! High Tech Elementary 204Aaryn Drapiza • Bridget Yoko STEM-Powered SEL: Engaging for Students, Easy on Teachers High Tech Elementary 113Vaibhavi Gala • Nivriti Vira Targets of Transformation: Leading for Deeper Learning: High Tech High 107Jillaine Berardi • Peter Harris • Jonah Schenker The Future of Advisory Periods: Co-piloting with AI High Tech High International 217Antonia Rudenstine The Missing Piece: How to Truly Engage Students in Your Projects High Tech Elementary 217Jack Schlagel Transforming Education through Collective Impact Projects High Tech High International 123Andy Hock • Ed Mendelssohn • John Stapleton Using Comic-Based Inquiries to Drive Student Engagement Around Untold History High Tech Elementary 216Stephane Manuel