Projects, Pedagogy, and Play Conference 2025

Connect, share, and celebrate with like-minded innovative educators at out cool school "unconference" experience in Minneapolis!

About this Event


More Educators. More Innovation. More Play.

Project, Pedagogy & Play is back—bigger, bolder, and more connected than ever. This year, we’re welcoming 300+ educators, students, and innovators to a larger venue designed to spark meaningful conversations, hands-on learning, and real collaboration.

This is an opportunity to explore learner-centered education, project-based learning, and the power of play alongside like-minded educators from across district schools, public charter schools, private schools, and higher education.

THURSDAY (OPTIONAL): Tour innovative schools in and around the Twin Cities, then join us for food, drinks, and pinball at Litt Pinball Bar in downtown Minneapolis!

FRIDAY (ACTUAL CONFERENCE): Hosted at the Machine Shop in downtown Minneapolis along the Mississippi River, the event is a collaboration of NWPHS, Terra Nova, and Headrush Learning.

Travel Info

• MSP is the closest airport (20 mins drive) to the hotel + conference venue.
• Friday will be held at the Machine Shop, 24 minute drive from the airport. (MSP) Venue is a 7 minute drive or 30 minute walk from the hotel.
• We have hotel rooms reserved Thursday and Friday nights, those who stay Friday are invited to an informal dinner and hang after program closeout :)
  

Conference Hotel Room Block

TO BE ANNOUNCED

School Tour Details

• We recommend coming into town at or before Thursday (5/8) by 8 am. The first school tour starts at 9:30 am.
• Some car pooling may be available for those arriving early, but transportation will be otherwise assumed on your own to travel to and from the locations.
• The first school tour is 45 miles (54 mins) drive from downtown Minneapolis.
• If you are interested in carpooling please email bGVuYSB8IG5ld2F1a2VlICEgY29t

Thursday (5/08/25)


🕑: 09:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Innovation School Tour 1 - Paladin Career and Technical High School

Info: 10220 Goldenrod St. NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448

🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Innovation School Tour 2 - Terra Nova School

Info: 1705 Hwy 25 N Buffalo, Minnesota 55313

Friday (5/09/25)


🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Registration

🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:15 AM
Welcome and Cross Pollination

🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Session 1A and 1B

🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Session 2A and 2B

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch (Provided)

🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Session 3A and 3B

🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Session 4: What's new in Headrush?

🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:30 PM
Group Gathering and Close

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