Unlocking Time to Fuel Student-Centered Learning

72% of principals say they “lack the necessary resources, such as time and staff support, to accomplish all that is required to lead the school effectively.” So why do most schools still use traditional schedules and calendars that don’t meet their needs? This panel will explore the power of time as a critical lever for change in K-12 schools, feature case studies of schools implementing innovative time strategies, and propose a practical pathway toward more flexible, student-centered schools.





Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

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Debbie Brockett

Las Vegas High School

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Crystal Harden-Lindsey

Green Street Academy

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Bob Lenz

Buck Institute for Education

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