Name: Hollywood vs. the Classroom: Myths About Joyful Learning in Math and Literacy
Start: 2026-07-14T13:00:00-0700
End: 2026-07-14T14:20:00-0700

Hollywood vs. the Classroom: Myths About Joyful Learning in Math and Literacy

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm PDT

Florentine D

Pop culture often portrays learning as effortless genius or heroic teaching. In reality, joyful learning grows from curiosity, collaboration, and student thinking. In this session, we examine common myths about teaching in film and television and contrast them with practices that support meaningful literacy and numeracy learning. Participants will leave with reflection tools and practical strategies to foster joyful, thinking-centered classrooms.

Speakers

Brooke Powers

Presenter, Open Up

Brooke Powers is the Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Development at Open Up Resources, where she works to expand access to high quality instructional materials and build partnerships that help more students experience meaningful learning. A former middle school... Read More →

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Open Up Resources

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:00pm - 2:20pm PDT
Florentine D 2nd Floor Conference Rooms

General Session Bookworms EL Education K–8 Math Coaching + Leadership HS Math

Company Introduction, Advanced, Coaching + Leadership, Effective Practices
Audience Math, ELA

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Brooke Powers

Open Up Resources

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Brooke Powers

Open Up Resources

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