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The Education Innovation Showcase, emceed by Darryl McDaniels and presented by ClassIn, powered by ASU+GSV and LEAP Innovations will honor K-12 education system leaders advancing innovation in their community and fostering meaningful change at the systems level. We invite applicants from around the globe to submit their visionary ideas and actions for a chance to be one of 10 finalists who receive complimentary registration and hotel accommodations to the 14th ASU+GSV Summit. At the Summit, we will celebrate the impact of all finalists, and during the live Showcase Event, the final three will be announced and invited to share their ideas, with the winners taking over $50,000 in home cash and prizes! We know that education leaders innovate every day, and the Showcase is the opportunity to share advancements and ideas in pursuit of equal access to the future for all.

What is the ASU+GSV Education Innovation Showcase & Award?

The Education Innovation Showcase is a global opportunity to celebrate the innovation and impact of K-12 educator systems leaders. The Showcase will honor an educator (or team of educators) leading development in their community and fostering meaningful change that addresses a key challenge in education at the systems level (i.e.Teacher advancement, SEL & the impact of trauma, Student advancement, College and Career Pathways, and Post-Covid Recovery.).

Through the application and review process, we’ll narrow down the submission to the Final 10, who will receive one (1) complimentary registration and hotel accommodations. The Showcase event will feature all 10 finalists, with the top three announced and invited to pitch live for the chance to take home over $50,000 in cash and prizes!

We are a nonprofit/university partner who serves K12 students, runs our non-profit out of a K12 school, or partners with K12 schools. Can we apply?

To stay aligned with the spirit of the Showcase, a school district or charter network would need to apply but a partnership with a university or non-profit can absolutely be highlighted. If selected to be in the final 10, a representative from the school district or charter network would need to be present at the Summit to pitch, and a university or non-profit can pitch alongside the district. The award would go to the school district or charter network, and it would be up to their discretion how to share the award with partners.

When is the application due?

The application is due February 9, 2023 at midnight PST.

What is the framework for evaluation?

Reviewers will focus on the issue, innovation, impact, insight, and inclusion.

Is the prize money a grant? Does it have any stipulations on how it can be used?

The cash prize is $20,000 and can be used however the school district or charter network wishes.

If the change work we’re doing is systems-wide, or statewide, can we apply or does it have to be an individual school?

Yes! Any K12 system (district, charter, statewide) can apply.

When will I know if I’m one of the 10 finalists and invited to participate in the ASU+GSV Summit?

We will release decisions in mid-February 2023. Note: if you are not selected as one of the 10 finalists, you can register for the Summit using the Educator Discount.

If I entered the last Educator Showcase (in 2020) or previously presented at the ASU+GSV Summit, can I still apply?

Yes! Absolutely.

Who should apply?

The global showcase is open to any K-12 systems leader or group of leaders who have completed a project or initiative that has fostered meaningful and breakthrough change within their school system.

What if our innovation is pretty low-tech? Can we still apply?

Yes! As you can see in the application, we’re looking for stories of impact that:

Solve an issue
appropriately leverage technology in an innovative way
Had a breakthrough impact on the intended audience
Share insights and lessons learned
Included diverse perspectives of those most impacted
Chart a new course for the community, in alignment with our 14th ASU+GSV Summit theme of is “Brave New World - You can’t use an old map for a new world”

What is required for the application?

Applicants must submit a written application to answer basic questions about your project and a 2-3 minute video that explains your project and impact. Videos will be submitted via YouTube (please ensure permissions are set to “anyone with the link”). If your video features students, media releases must be shared as part of your submission.

What are the benefits of applying for the Education Innovation Showcase?

We created the Showcase to elevate and celebrate innovation in the K-12 community. In addition to the grand prize of $20,000, a visit from Darryl McDaniels to your school/district, and a Design Sprint with leaders at Transcend, the 10 finalists will receive:

Complimentary registration and hotel accommodations to the 2023 ASU+GSV Summit and complimentary registration to the 2024 ASU+GSV Summit
A chance to share your impact with a diverse community of EdTech leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and education thought leaders
Access and invitation to share your work with our K-16 educator community in 2023 and beyond

Can I know who reviewed my application?

Unfortunately, no. We cannot disclose who reviewed your application, but we can guarantee that all applications will be reviewed and feedback will be provided.

If we’re still in the midst of our idea or project, and have not seen the impact all the way through, can we still apply?

Yes! As long as you can explain the impact you’ve had so far and how that is meaningful, we absolutely encourage you to apply.

What are the major dates for the Education Innovation Showcase finalists?

1/17/2023 – Application opens!
1/26/2023 – Ask Me Anything live event about the showcase
2/9/2023 – Application deadline
Mid-February 2023 – Status notifications sent
4/17/2023 - 4/19/2023 – The 14th ASU+GSV Summit, where 10 finalists present at showcase and the Final 3 and winner are announced!

Who are the sponsors of the ASU+GSV Education Innovation Showcase?

ClassIn is the presenting sponsor for the Education Innovation Showcase. ClassIn is a groundbreaking online teaching platform that enables teachers and students from across the globe to come together, face-to-face, and learn in a collaborative online environment. With a shared, interactive blackboard, a suite of essential teaching tools, and a cloud service that allows easy access to teaching materials, ClassIn has everything you need to create engaging classes online. Whether you are teaching ESL, math, science, art, music, coding, or offering professional development courses, ClassIn is the platform for you.

April 17-19, 2023

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