| |
|
|
| |
EVENT DETAILS |
There's something missing from K-12 education.
Students are our next generation of changemakers, but must be better equipped to make change.
How might we help schools improve students personal, academic, and professional skills AND engage their communities?
D4i is the first student-led conference that charges key stakeholders with bringing more design-driven social impact work to this crucial sector.
Whats in it for you?
STUDENTS: THIS IS NOT ANOTHER DAY OF SCHOOL!
participate in a design challenge, solve a problem creatively, and take that process back to your school
learn skills applicable to both school and life, helping you become a 21st-century citizen and leader or mentor
meet other students from across NYC, from middle to grad school, also interested in social impact and design work
TEACHERS: THIS IS NOT SOME GENERIC PD!
make your curricula more engaging and relevant to real-world scenarios
Meet other teachers and leaders interested in doing this work
ADMINISTRATORS: MEET LEADERS FROM ACROSS SECTORS TO IMPROVE YOUR SCHOOLS!
discover concrete ways to differentiate your schools and align them with more undergraduate/graduate school practices and with employer needs
help make your students stand out for college applications
Innovators
Whats in it for you?
WE WANT TO CREATE MORE PEOPLE LIKE YOU! But we need your help to do it!
Teach and Learn design thinking skills and methods, have your minds blown by seeing them applied in an educational setting
Gain support and feedback on your own projects from a unique range of stakeholders
decide if your company or startup would be willing to participate in a design challenge or be the subject of a student case study!
Provide your input and leave your mark on authentic education reform
Community Leaders
Whats in it for you?
Volunteers will find concrete ways to support local schools while improving their own community
Foundations will discover a plethora of new projects worthy of support
NGOs will meet other innovative companies interested in ed reform and community service
Recruit talented students as interns and discover other gain a sustainable form of free labor
Artists will encounter support and labor for community enrichment projects with schools and innovators
|
|
|
|
|
|
