The Second Annual InspirED Education Conference
Driving Transformation in Education
Mumbai, India (July 20, 2011)
On September 3rd and 4th, over 500 educators from across India will gather in Mumbai for the second annual InspirED conference, a two-day event for educators and stakeholders in education, focusing on standards K-10.
After a successful conference last year that brought together hundreds of educators for a series of workshops, panel discussions and presentations around the theme of innovation in education, InspirED 2011 will explore how to drive positive transformation in education. Workshops at InspirED this year will approach transformation through 4 strands: Pathways to Opportunities, Academic Achievement, Values and Mindsets, Student Interests and Aspirations- which when coalesced, will provide a holistic approach to positive transformation in education.
With over 30 workshops to choose from, the conference will present some the leading minds in shaping positive transformations in education today. These include Steven Farr, author of Teaching as Leadership and Teach For America’s Chief Knowledge Officer; Norman Atkins, Founder and CEO of Teacher U and Founder of Uncommon Schools in USA; Anthony Jackson, Vice President of Education at Asia Society in USA and Head of Asia Society’s Partnership for Global Learning; Madhav Chavan, President and CEO of the Pratham Education Foundation; and Umesh Malhotra, Founder and CEO of Hippocampus Learning Centres. Educators from across the country and from a range of schools – from rural to urban, and private to government run – will have the opportunity to engage with each other and leaders from the education field.
The event sponsors include DHL and Whistling Woods International. The conference is being hosted by the American School of Bombay, the Akanksha Foundation, Asia Society India Centre and Teach for India. It will take place at the American School of Bombay and Save the Children India in Bandra Kurla Complex.
For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release contact Komal Hiranandani (information below) or visit www.inspiredindia.in
About InspirED
InspirED is an education conference focusing on improved approaches in the classroom and creative solutions to the challenges faced by India’s education system. InspirED was founded and organised by a group of educators devoted to supporting teachers and schools in developing innovative pedagogical approaches to create change in Indian education. It is our hope that the connections and ideas generated at the InspirED conference will power a transformation in our children’s schools. InspirED is an opportunity for teachers to exchange ideas, increase leadership skills, and gain both wisdom and insight from experts in the field. The conference seeks to create and support a network of educators who are dedicated to improving the quality, scope and access of education.
Contact: Komal Hiranandani
Asia Society India Centre
Email: komalhiranandani@asiasociety.org.in
Phone: 6610 0888
