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'Innovation' a buzzword at AASA conference

 

Daniel Pink referred to schools' emphasis on testing and standardization as a 'misalignment of interests.'
Daniel Pink

 


Several key speakers at the American Association of School Administrators' 2008 conference in Tampa seemed to agree that the old ways of rote memorization, standardized testing, and chalkboards are not what students need to succeed in today's schools and the world at large. However, while the word "innovation" rolled freely from everyone's lips, speakers had different interpretations for what that should mean. | Read More

 

 

 

World-class General Session Speakers

Here's a taste of the distinguished speakers you will have a chance to hear at AASA 2008. Click here to view the line-up and bios of 2008 distinguished lectures & featured speakers.

  • Frank McCourt
    McCourtFrank Educator and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Angela’s Ashes.
  • Soledad O'Brien
    OBrien Television journalist and CNN special correspondent
  • Mary Matalin
    Matalin Republican activist and television commentator
  • Daniel Pink
    DanPink Contributing editor at Fast Company and author of A Whole New Mind
  • James Carville
    Carville Political consultant and television commentator
  • Janet Napolitano
    Napolitanoweb Governor of Arizona

  • 'Innovation' the buzzword at AASA conference
    Feb 27, 2008   Primary Topic Channel: AASA

    Several key speakers at the American Association of School Administrators' annual conference in Tampa Feb. 14 to 17 seemed to agree that the old ways of rote memorization, standardized testing, and chalkboards are not what students need to succeed in today's schools and the world at large.

  • 'Innovation' a buzzword at AASA conference
    Feb 18, 2008   Primary Topic Channel: AASA

    Several key speakers at the American Association of School Administrators' 2008 conference in Tampa seemed to agree that the old ways of rote memorization, standardized testing, and chalkboards are not what students need to succeed in today's schools and the world at large. However, while the word "innovation" rolled freely from everyone's lips, speakers had different interpretations for what that should mean.

  • AASA conference to examine education's past ... and future
    Feb 14, 2008   Primary Topic Channel: AASA

    Pulitzer Prize winner Frank McCourt, a master storyteller and teacher; Daniel Pink, another award-winning author and an expert on global markets; and CNN anchor and special correspondent Soledad O'Brien are among the key attractions at this year's American Association of School Administrators (AASA) National Conference on Education, which begins Feb. 14. The conference is in it's 104th year.

  • AASA '06: Leadership drives reform
    Mar 02, 2006   Primary Topic Channel: AASA

    At the American Association of School Administrators' annual conference last week, a common theme emerged: Strong educational leadership is the key to transforming public schools--and preparing today's generation of students for success in an increasingly complex world.

  • News from the AASA conference exhibit hall
    Mar 02, 2006   Primary Topic Channel: AASA

  • AASA: Leveraging the power of leadership to overcome adversity
    Feb 24, 2006   Primary Topic Channel: AASA

  • AASA 2006: "Stand up for Public Education"
    Feb 23, 2006   Primary Topic Channel: AASA

  • AASA conference opens in San Antonio
    Feb 18, 2005   Primary Topic Channel: School Administration AASA

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