The New Jersey School Boards Association is excited to offer lunchtime EDTalks at noon, and additional EDTalk sessions at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22.
The noon EDTalks present an exciting take on the former “Lunch and Learn” experience, offering the opportunity to hear renowned speakers deliver compelling talks. Held at the Grandstand on the exhibit floor, these programs offer ideas that support student and district success. Learn more about the EDTalk speakers below.
Esports & the Positive Impact on Student Attendance (12 p.m.)
Patricia Dennis, lead researcher at Garden State Esports
Esports programs are not only fun and mentally stimulating, but they also have a positive impact on attendance rates. Join Patricia Dennis, lead researcher at Garden State Esports, for a peek behind the data. In addition to the benefits to attendance rates, learn about the economic benefits and their potential to enhance student engagement. Learn more.
A Taxicab to the Upper West Side: Finding Your Route Through Public Education (12:25 p.m.)
Jeremy Cohen, Ph.D., director of curriculum and instruction at Township of Union Board of Education
What if the path to student growth isn’t a straight line, but a winding route through a grid of structures, systems, and programs? In this session, participants will explore a fresh framework for diagnosing educational challenges, drawn from the metaphor of taxicab geometry. Attendees will leave with tools to navigate roadblocks and reroute their way toward meaningful, districtwide goals. Learn more.
Unleashing Potential: The Quiet Power of Coaching (2 p.m.)
Dr. Kimberley Markus, consultant, New Jersey School Boards Association
Discover the transformative power of coaching in leadership. Through compelling stories and vivid metaphors, participants will explore how nurturing growth, trusting instincts, and focusing on possibilities can unlock potential in themselves and others. Discover how the quiet, deliberate practice of coaching, like a gardener tending a garden, can cultivate lasting ripples of growth, confidence, and collaboration, building flourishing school communities. Learn more.
Organizational Leadership, Culture, and Change: An Integrated Approach for Creating the Future of Public Education Today (2:25 p.m.)
Michael Williams Ph.D., MBA, dean, School of Business and Management at Thomas Edison State University
This EDTalk explores the inextricable relationships between organizational leadership, culture, and change relative to public education. The nation’s public education infrastructure is complex, presenting challenges requiring transformative approaches to educational efficacy. Drawing from the work of Schein, Kouzas and Posner, and Conner, this ED Talk posits that these topics are not separate disciplines, but an integrated system providing a path for Creating the Future of Public Education Today. Learn more.
Register for Workshop 2025
The regular group rate is $2,300 for up to 25 team members including the school board, business administrator, superintendent, facilities managers, curriculum professionals, IT staff, principals, human resource professionals, and other district staff. Individual registration is $550 per person. Register for Workshop 2025 here.
We look forward to seeing you at the Atlantic City Convention Center soon!
