Here are some upcoming events that we think will be of interest to our readers. If you would like to submit an event to be listed here, please contact us.
The Joan Ganz Cooney Center and the West Side YMCA invite you to join us for a book party to celebrate an incredible resource for parents of all children of
AI tools to support literacy & computational thinking Generative AI is arguably one of the most disruptive forces in the current tech landscape— with undeniable impact in K-12 learning. It
What happens when edtech products are co-designed from day one—with children, educators, and schools at the center? This session explores how early-stage design interventions can lead to more engaging, equitable,
Step into an inspiring conversation about the promises and risks of AI with the early childhood education (ECE) workforce with the power of AI. Facing mounting challenges like burnout and
Breaking Through Silos: Apply Your Research across Media, Tech, Homes, and Classrooms Imagine your research becoming a driving force for education transformation. Imagine breaking out of purely academic spaces and
In this special culminating webinar on May 22, 2025, our incredible cohort of Well-Being by Design (WBxD) Fellows shared how they are designing to support children’s well-being through interactive digital
Michael Preston and Medha Tare will participate in an upcoming Edtech Insiders webinar on June 13, 225 at 12pm – 1pm ET. Co-design has become a buzzword in edtech—but what
In an increasingly online world, we are only beginning to understand the effects – both beneficial and detrimental – of digital media on children’s development. What should parents and professionals
On Monday, June 23, 2025, Cooney Center Post Doctoral Fellow for Co-Design Liza Gak will participate in a hybrid workshop at IDC. Unlike any previous generation, children’s lives are now
This hybrid workshop aims to convene an interdisciplinary community of researchers, industry professionals, and experts in AI and child well-being to pave the way for future research and practice that
The goal of this panel is to present a research and industry design deployment collaboration, in designing digital play for children’s well-being. The panel will share processes, learnings, and ideas moving forward,
Join the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at the Games for Change 2025 Festival on Friday, June 27 for a workshop on creating games that promote children’s well-being. Hear how Fred
Dive into the practice of co-design as a powerful method for developing impactful EdTech rooted in real classroom needs. Through hands-on activities and practical frameworks, participants will learn how to
The 2025 Digital Media and Developing Minds International Scientific Congress is an interdisciplinary convening that will bring together researchers, clinicians, educators, government agency representatives, and others with expertise in child development,
The Voice of the Child toolkit is an evidence-based resource designed for researchers, service providers, clinicians and others keen to involve children and young people in their work – whether
We’re thrilled to announce that the Joan Ganz Cooney Center Sandbox for Literacy Innovations call for applications is now officially open through August 29, 2025. Supported by the Walton Family
The Joan Ganz Cooney Center’s Well-Being by Design Fellowship is a professional development program for designers and producers of interactive kids’ technology and media. This is a free program supported
Axios’ Empowering Our Youth to Thrive in a Digital WorldSeptember 23, 2025 | 3:00PM – 4:30PM ET Join Axios House for an event convening leading voices in tech, policy and
This panel took take place at the SDG Media Zone at the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly and was streamed on UN WebTV. AI and digital platforms are
The Seventh Annual Connected Learning Summit will take place October 5–10, 2025 as a hybrid event. CLS will feature Research Papers and Showcases that focus on digital technologies for learning,
The Emerging Intersection of AI and K–12 Literacy: Lessons Learned and the Path Ahead How can AI meaningfully support literacy development in today’s classrooms—and what must we get right to
Designing the Next Decade of Literacy Innovations while Reflecting on 10 Years of Rapid Change Ten years ago, Tap, Click, Read: Growing Readers in a World of Screens brought together voices from