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SUMMARY:ASU+GSV 2026: Build It Right the First Time: Literacy EdTech Backed by Science
DESCRIPTION:Too often\, EdTech products are judged after they reach classrooms—when design decisions are already locked in and impact is harder to course-correct. But what if evidence\, child voice\, and rigorous learning science shaped products from day one?\n\nThe Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop is partnering with early-stage founders to do exactly that—embedding research and real learner feedback into literacy technologies before they scale. From foundational phonics tools to AI-powered writing agents\, these collaborations are proving that intentional design isn’t a luxury—it’s a competitive advantage.\n\nIn this fireside conversation\, Senior Director of Research Dr. Medha Tare joins partners from the Center’s Sandbox for Literacy Innovations to share how early research engagement has reshaped product strategy\, features\, and outcomes.\n\nSebastian Belmar\, Co-Founder & Head of Engineering at LitLab.ai\, will discuss how literacy expertise informed everything from error analysis to learner scaffolds and playful interactivity. Dan Lee\, Head of Product at Lirvana Labs\, will share how their AI writing agent was co-designed with kids—leveraging supportive personas to strengthen reflection\, revision\, and confidence.\n\nThis session offers a blueprint for founders\, product leaders\, and investors: align with the science of literacy\, design for the whole child\, and treat young learners not as end users—but as expert partners. Because the products that truly scale are the ones built to work.\n\nMonday\, April 13\, 2026\n4:10 pm-4:30 pm PT\nCoronado D\, Level 4\n\nLearn more
URL:https://joanganzcooneycenter.org/event/asugsv-2026-build-it-right-the-first-time-literacy-edtech-backed-by-science/
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SUMMARY:ASU+GSV 2026: What Comes Next? AI\, Relationships\, and the Future of Learning
DESCRIPTION:Michael Preston will participate in a panel moderated by Nick Yoder from Harmony Academy at National University with Brandon Cardet-Hernandez (Medley Learning)\, David Adams  (Urban Assembly)\, and Nimesh Shah (CreatorUp). Together\, they will discuss how research\, emerging technology\, and human connection are shaping the future of learning in K-12 settings—and how AI can be thoughtfully leveraged to support equity\, personalization\, and meaningful relationships in the future of teaching young learners.\n\nTuesday\, April 14\n10:00 am-10:50 am PT\nOld Town A\, Level 2\n\nLearn more
URL:https://joanganzcooneycenter.org/event/asugsv-2026-what-comes-next-ai-relationships-and-the-future-of-learning/
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SUMMARY:Transforming Global Education Summit
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, May 1\, Michael Preston will participate in “Scaling the Model: From Youth to National Development” as part of the Transforming Global Education Summit. This session connects architecture\, capital\, and technology transfer into a credible pathway. It moves from concept to coordinated implementation roadmap. The Summit is hosted by PVBLIC Foundation and will be livestreamed   from 10am-6pm.\n\nModerator: Dr. Alison Bryant\, COO of Learning Economy Foundation\n\nSpeakers include:\n\nRuhana da Silva\, Director\, Digital Transformation\, Information Technology\, World Scouting\nDr. Michael Preston\, Executive Director\, Joan Ganz Cooney Center\, Sesame Workshop\nJanet Simon\, Teacher\, CARICOM Youth Ambassador\, Volunteer\, Antigua and Barbuda\n\nWatch the livestream here
URL:https://joanganzcooneycenter.org/event/transforming-global-education-summit/
LOCATION:New York\, NY\, New York\, NY\, United States
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SUMMARY:Celebrating the 2026 Well-Being by Design Fellows
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join the Joan Ganz Cooney Center for a virtual celebration of our 2026 Well-Being by Design Fellows on May 19\, 2026 at 12:00pm ET.Over the past five months\, this amazing group of designers\, educators\, and researchers has explored how to create digital experiences that truly support children’s well-being. At this culminating event\, each fellow will present a case study from their project\, offering an inside look at their design process\, key insights\, and the opportunities and challenges of building for kids in today’s digital landscape.Together\, these presentations highlight a shared commitment to centering children’s needs from the earliest stages of product development. We hope you will join us to meet some of the emerging leaders shaping the future of children’s media and technology.\n\nFeaturing our 2026 Fellows:\n\n 	Alexandra (Allie) Dewey\, DoSeum\n 	Amber Ivey\, AiDigiTales\n 	Asante Asiedu\, Udēēsa\n 	Christopher Gomez\, Bronx Children’s Museum\n 	Kati Baker\, Social Cipher\n 	Mariya Nikolayev\, Stride\, Inc.\n 	Sarah Kelley-Luker\, Nurture\n 	Tatyerra Spurlock-McPherson\, Sesame Workshop\n 	Téo Xisto\, Lifelong Kindergarten Group\nRegister hereLearn more about the fellows and their work
URL:https://joanganzcooneycenter.org/event/celebrating-the-2026-well-being-by-design-fellows/
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