Key Takeaways from SXSWedu 2025

The SkyBound team at SXSWedu 2025 (from left to right): Christina Lear, Krista Stith, Daryl Werner, Adam Jones

Last week, the SkyBound team attended SXSWedu in Austin, TX. We left full of energy and ideas. Here are a few of our takeaways:

Christina: "SXSWedu bolstered my pride in Indiana's education innovation! I was encouraged to see how many of the cutting edge technologies, practices, and systems changes discussed at the conference are already well underway in our schools. It was so helpful to hear about implementation examples and lessons learned from colleagues working on similar goals and challenges around the globe."

Krista: "Discussions at SXSWedu highlighted how emerging technologies, combined with innovative pedagogies, can create more accessible and impactful educational pathways. This emphasis on technology and pedagogy underscored the importance of fostering collaboration across multiple educational domains, leading to a more integrated approach to innovation that can transform the future of learning."

Daryl: "SXSWedu highlighted examples of how systematic changes can have a transformative effect on the lives of the students. Lessons learned from this conference can be adapted and applied to the schools we serve and lead to positive impacts for students. "

Adam: "The age of artificial intelligence has arrived. Now is the time for schools to respond by thoughtfully and strategically introducing students and staff to the power, perils, and promises of these tools."