Dear Friend,

Today, we’re co-hosting a pioneering conference on experiential learning in Washington, D.C.: “Passion Meets Purpose: Promising Pathways Through Experiential Learning.”

This event, co-hosted with the Center for American Progress and the Albert Shanker Institute, will feature educators from across the country and leaders including Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, Center for American Progress President Patrick Gaspard, AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler, U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna of California, IBM Foundation President Emeritus Stanley Litow and more.

I’m about to join our guests, and you can tune in to watch live right now!

Click here to watch the conference live starting at 9 a.m. Eastern time.

This conference will serve as a platform to showcase the dynamic realm of experiential, hands-on learning, where students engage in immersive educational experiences that foster curiosity, exploration, inquiry and profound comprehension. We will highlight various facets of experiential learning, ranging from career and technical education to the arts, music and action civics. Through student-centered approaches, participants will delve into how experiential learning cultivates deeper understanding and equips students with the skills necessary for promising careers across diverse fields.

The “Passion Meets Purpose” gathering will unite education leaders, governmental officials and decision-makers not only to share current advancements in experiential learning but also to strategize on how to expand its reach to meet the needs of all students. Our esteemed panel of featured speakers will illuminate key insights and perspectives on this vital educational paradigm.

The experiential learning conference will begin at 9 a.m. Eastern time—tune in to watch live!

In unity,
Randi Weingarten
AFT President