Presented by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Redefining Success: Dismantling College Readiness Standards

This panel of experts will critically examine how outdated college readiness metrics fall short of addressing students real needs, perpetuating inequities and overlooking student potential. Join us as we share tools and adaptable, equity-focused strategies to challenge these norms and foster equitable student outcomes. Attendees will gain insight into collaborative solutions co-created by sector leaders and discover how outcome-driven approaches can redefine achievement beyond traditional KPIs, valuing student agency and holistic growth.

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

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Victoria Ballerini

Strong Start To Finish

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Omari Burnside

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

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Vanessa Keadle

Student-Ready Strategies

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Jennifer Ortiz

Strong Start To Finish

About
Format: Panel
Type: Session
Focus Area: Higher Education