What’s Up on Friday?
Posted on June 28, 2023
Filed as: Conference Daily

Good luck to all our students diving into their competitions today. If today isn’t your day to compete, consider cheering on your fellow students. The following competitions are open to spectators:

  • Creative Lecture Group A (Grouper room)
  • Creative Lecture Group B (Bluegill)
  • Educators Rising Moment A (Anemone)
  • Educators Rising Moment B (Damselfish)
  • Public Speaking A (Fantail)
  • Public Speaking (Cobia)

Help local Orlando public school students receive much-needed classroom supplies during our community service project with A Gift For Teaching (AGFT) from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. in Coral C.

With so many sessions offered, you are sure to find a topic that interests you. Use the conference app to browse the topics and speakers for sessions at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m.

At noon, plan to attend the Membership Recognition Lunch in Oceans ballroom. Hear Keynote Speaker: Roberto Rodriguez, the assistant secretary of the Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, at the U.S. Department of Education.

Check out the College and Innovation Fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Atrium C/D. Chat with representatives from colleges, universities, and organizations that can help you get one step closer to becoming an educator. Make sure to scan QR codes to help you win the scavenger hunt.

Two popular evening activities to note:

  • Cheer on our graduating seniors at the National Signing Day event from 7 – 8 p.m. in Crystal C/D/E.
  • Showcase your talents or cheer on your favorites at the Lip Sync Battle/Karaoke program from 8 – 10 p.m. in Oceans Ballroom.

Download and use the conference app to see announcements, hotel maps and room numbers, schedule changes, scavenger hunt information, and to send messages to your fellow student conference goers.

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