Presenters: Kris Amundson, NASBE President and CEO; Jack Griffin, Food-Finder (attending by video); Dr. Meria Carstarphen, Superintendent of Atlanta Public Schools; Mike Royal, Georgia Board Chair/Presiding; Jay Barth, NASBE Board Chair
Royal: Welcome. Legislative action for a GA Chief Turnaround Officer, GA/SBE just hired yesterday, NASBE ran the search.
Carstarphen: Welcome to Atlanta. Believes that Education is the cornerstone for our Democracy -- "I have drunk the Kool-Aid". Kids need career skills and decision-making skills and also need to have the heart to be better people than we are to do the work with pride and hope and inspiration and thunder. Important to hear from other Superintendents from beyond your schools for better perspective.
Barth: Thanks members of NASBE Board of Directors. Transformative year, with power shifting back to States. A thrilling time to be working at NASBE with leaders and staff. Food insecure families can be connected to their next meal, via the Food-Finder App, created by high school student, Jack Griffin.
Griffin: (video) explains how he was inspired to create the app after seeing a video on hunger. His father now takes the stage to say more about Jack's story: Food insecurity is a problem because it's invisible. Rapid rise of technology makes smartphones readily available. Jack figured out how to connect people to food. App is integrated with google maps. Superintendents also integrate with the app, using social media to raise awareness. Top 10 States using the app: Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, California, Michigan, Texas, New York, Alabama, Tennessee, Washington DC.
Amundson: Planning for this COnference began right after last year's. Thanks NASBE staff, asks to stand so attendees can acknowledge. Introduces Robert Hull, NASBE Executive Vice President.
Hull: Provides overview of Conference. Notes Area Meetings happening later today, election of representatives for regions.
Next up: Fostering Excellence, Equity, Innovation
Presenters: David Coleman, President and CEO, The College Board; Sal Khan, Khan Academy; Jonathan Amaya, James Madison University Student; Jay Barth, NASBE Board Chair, Arkansas Board Chair; Kris Amundson, Nasbe President and CEO (moderator).
Amaya: First in his family to attend college. Kris Amundson was his mentor since 7th grade. She was his "reality check". Learned he couldnt get to college if his SAT scores weren't higher. Knew his family couldn't afford SAT prep. Kris pointed him to Khan Academy: "It's FREE". He loved it. Retook the SAT, score had gone up significantly -- he was one of ~75 students to be interviewed for scholarship; he was selected for full scholarship. Quotes Forrest Gump: Life is like a box of chocolates. Be kind. Be positive. Introduces Sal Khan.
Khan: Quick check -- many in the room already familiar with Khan Academy? Either they or their child have used Khan Academy? Now we're watching a video montage of Khan Academy lessons. Lots of laughter. Tells the story of his background how his cousin needed support in math that got him started with videos to support and tutor her, siblings, word gets around...
(Now he's talking Bloom's Taxonomy!)
We're seeing a montage of Khan Academy videos in languages other than English
Exploring ways state board members can achieve a new vision for teaching and learning that supports all students in mastering rigorous content and applying critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in college and careers and contribute to the knowledge economy.
Coleman: The College Board 100 years. We have plenty of assessments; we need more opportunity. Never give someone one chance. PSAT does not tell you your potential, who you are; who you might be, with practice. Test prep free forever through partnership with Khan Academy.
Now were seeing a promo, student perspective, partnership with College Board + Khan. Free resources for every AP class. Through Khan. Broken promises of assessment. Too many inequities, need more opportunities. Cannot rely on virtual learning alone; need a caring adult. Relationships important and necessary. End the war between "college and career" Need choices and power. Talked to employers about required skills. No test can tell whether you are career or college ready. Knowledge matters in civic education. And, BTW, so does free speech. End the insanity of the "Admissions Process". What haappened to faith, family, and fun? INvite young people to one or two things. Asking for 12 is madness. Trying to do everything I can to promote calm and confidence.
Invites Khan and Amaya to join on stage.
Panel now: Coleman, Amaya, Khan, Amundson, Barth
Coleman to Amaya: What shall we do different?
Amaya: Usually, find that people skip through videos to get to the point at the end. Need application to what you are learning. Find that I go to more videos on history instead of blog videos on youtube.
Amundson to panel: Numbers of low income kids to Stanford? Not very many. Would like to hear what you would say to Admissions Office at Stanford?
Khan: Khan and College Board can make progress with kids; need to figure out how to give kids more tools to be motivated to practice, belief that you can go to college like Stanford.
Barth: Rural schools left behind. Students left behind. Leaders can be some barriers. What can we do as citizen leaders?
Coleman: What you did in Arkansas. State supported 4-5 AP courses. Access framework. More kids in Arkansas in AP courses. Opportunities are present.
Khan: Always ask leaders like yourselves; amazing how many are not aware -- or skeptical -- about resources out there. I'd like to work with everyone here to spread to leaders in your state.
Amaya presents Coleman and Khan hats from James Madison University.
End of Session.
Amundson: Planning for this COnference began right after last year's. Thanks NASBE staff, asks to stand so attendees can acknowledge. Introduces Robert Hull, NASBE Executive Vice President.
Hull: Provides overview of Conference. Notes Area Meetings happening later today, election of representatives for regions.
Next up: Fostering Excellence, Equity, Innovation
Presenters: David Coleman, President and CEO, The College Board; Sal Khan, Khan Academy; Jonathan Amaya, James Madison University Student; Jay Barth, NASBE Board Chair, Arkansas Board Chair; Kris Amundson, Nasbe President and CEO (moderator).
Amaya: First in his family to attend college. Kris Amundson was his mentor since 7th grade. She was his "reality check". Learned he couldnt get to college if his SAT scores weren't higher. Knew his family couldn't afford SAT prep. Kris pointed him to Khan Academy: "It's FREE". He loved it. Retook the SAT, score had gone up significantly -- he was one of ~75 students to be interviewed for scholarship; he was selected for full scholarship. Quotes Forrest Gump: Life is like a box of chocolates. Be kind. Be positive. Introduces Sal Khan.
Khan: Quick check -- many in the room already familiar with Khan Academy? Either they or their child have used Khan Academy? Now we're watching a video montage of Khan Academy lessons. Lots of laughter. Tells the story of his background how his cousin needed support in math that got him started with videos to support and tutor her, siblings, word gets around...
(Now he's talking Bloom's Taxonomy!)
We're seeing a montage of Khan Academy videos in languages other than English
Exploring ways state board members can achieve a new vision for teaching and learning that supports all students in mastering rigorous content and applying critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in college and careers and contribute to the knowledge economy.
Coleman: The College Board 100 years. We have plenty of assessments; we need more opportunity. Never give someone one chance. PSAT does not tell you your potential, who you are; who you might be, with practice. Test prep free forever through partnership with Khan Academy.
Now were seeing a promo, student perspective, partnership with College Board + Khan. Free resources for every AP class. Through Khan. Broken promises of assessment. Too many inequities, need more opportunities. Cannot rely on virtual learning alone; need a caring adult. Relationships important and necessary. End the war between "college and career" Need choices and power. Talked to employers about required skills. No test can tell whether you are career or college ready. Knowledge matters in civic education. And, BTW, so does free speech. End the insanity of the "Admissions Process". What haappened to faith, family, and fun? INvite young people to one or two things. Asking for 12 is madness. Trying to do everything I can to promote calm and confidence.
Invites Khan and Amaya to join on stage.
Panel now: Coleman, Amaya, Khan, Amundson, Barth
Coleman to Amaya: What shall we do different?
Amaya: Usually, find that people skip through videos to get to the point at the end. Need application to what you are learning. Find that I go to more videos on history instead of blog videos on youtube.
Amundson to panel: Numbers of low income kids to Stanford? Not very many. Would like to hear what you would say to Admissions Office at Stanford?
Khan: Khan and College Board can make progress with kids; need to figure out how to give kids more tools to be motivated to practice, belief that you can go to college like Stanford.
Barth: Rural schools left behind. Students left behind. Leaders can be some barriers. What can we do as citizen leaders?
Coleman: What you did in Arkansas. State supported 4-5 AP courses. Access framework. More kids in Arkansas in AP courses. Opportunities are present.
Khan: Always ask leaders like yourselves; amazing how many are not aware -- or skeptical -- about resources out there. I'd like to work with everyone here to spread to leaders in your state.
Amaya presents Coleman and Khan hats from James Madison University.
End of Session.