Deeper Learning New York

Every leader wants deeper learning for students—but turning that vision into reality takes more than inspiration. It takes culture, structure, and courage. In this informal Den Talk, Bob Lenz—co-author of Project Based Learning for All: A Leader’s Guide—invites you to dig into what it really looks like to lead school- and system-wide change. Hear stories of schools that are doing it, reflect on your own leadership journey, and join a candid discussion about what’s hard, what’s hopeful, and what’s next for making PBL accessible to every student. 

Giving students access to AI is not the same as teaching them how to use it responsibly. Generic chatbots were built for consumers, not classrooms and that difference matters. In this session, MagicSchool will walk through what a safe, structured student AI experience actually looks like in practice: how curriculum alignment drives better learning outcomes, the role of teacher and administrative oversight, and how to bring parents along in a way that builds trust rather than resistance. Attendees will leave with a practical framework and ready to use materials for implementing student AI literacy in their district.