Hemispheres - University of Texas at Austin

Dates
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026

F. Loren Winship Drama Building at The University of Texas at Austin

On Friday, the DFS Symposium explores how arts-integrated professional learning can be used to drive educational improvement from within. Through key notes, panel discussions, research talks, and workshops, participants will explore the impact of arts-integrated learning design, facilitation and research in K-12, university and arts organization contexts.

On Saturday, the DFS Symposium focuses on the use of drama-based pedagogy and arts-integrated practice in K-12, university and arts organization classrooms. Beginning with a youth-centered keynote, participants will engage in hands-on discussions, workshops and model lessons as we explore the future of Drama for Schools and beyond.

Admission Details
One day registration: $50. Two day registration: $100.

Light breakfast and lunch provided. Parking available if needed.

Registration closes May 4, 2026.

Drama for Schools Symposium Come join us at the Drama for Schools Symposium as we celebrate and reflect on 20 years of Drama for Schools (DFS) partnerships, programs and research. The DFS Symposium will gather local, national and international DFS research partners together, in person, for the first time. Through panels, keyno...

You are invited to participate in this year's ACTR election. Voting will remain open through February 4, 2026, 23:59 EST.

On the ballot you will find three types of candidates:

Candidates for the Board of directors, 2026-2029;
Candidates for the graduate student position on the Board of directors, 2026-2028;
Candidates for the positions of ACTR president and vice president, 2026-2028.
The results will be announced at the ACTR Annual Membership Meeting, February 11, 7-9 pm EST.

Candidate profiles are available on the Candidate Profile page, password protected. You will need to log in using your ACTR password to see the profiles and to vote.

Nomination procedures are outlined on the Nominations to the ACTR Board of Directors page.

To vote, you must be an active member of ACTR. You can renew your membership here.

Voting is anonymous. No identifying personal information or email addresses will be collected.

If something appears broken on the election pages, please write to our elections webmaster at ikogel@bu and we'll try to fix it asap. Your patience is appreciated.

Follow the link in the first comment to vote (you will be prompted to sign in to your ACTR account).

K-12 students: Make your voice heard this fall by writing a letter to a local elected representative that explains the global issue you want them to prioritize, shows how it connects to your local community, and proposes a solution. Through this contest, students can practice global citizenship, civic action, and persuasive writing, all while exploring the underreported issues that matter to them through Pulitzer Center news stories.

The Pulitzer Center wants to read and share your letters: tell us, and the world, what's most important to you.

Local Letters for Global Change: A Pulitzer Center Writing Contest SECTIONS Contest GuidelinesResources for Teachers and StudentsSuggested Stories The 2025 Local Letters for Global Change contest is open! K-12 students: Make your voice heard this fall by writing a letter to a local elected representative that explains the global issue you want them to prioritize, s...

K-12 Workshop: Reframing Literacies across Borders: Strategies for Globalizing the K-12 Classroom with Kurt Wootton

Register here: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eXunaKkcQItBZGK

UT Austin, South Asia Institute Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies Center for European Studies at the University of Texas at Austin CREEES at UT Austin Middle Eastern Studies at The University of Texas

Join is for the next Teachers' Lounge this semester!

This Teachers’ Lounge will focus on strategies to foster spontaneous interaction and language production in language classrooms. We will explore techniques to encourage authentic communication, including role-playing, task-based activities, and improvisational exercises. Participants are encouraged to share tools and resources to create dynamic, interactive learning environments conducive to speech production that inspire student confidence and fluency through meaningful, unscripted language use.

Discussion moderated by Alexandra Shapiro, University of Georgia.

If you are a graduate student (non-member) requesting a registration fee waiver, email the committee co-chairs to get your registration code at [email protected] or [email protected].

Follow the link in the first comment area to register.

Solutions for South Asia
Saturday, March 29 | 9 am - 4 pm

REGISTER BY MARCH 5 : https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8c9YDbXhFELLI2i

UT Austin, South Asia Institute Texas Alliance for Geographic Education

Please, join us for our first Teacher's Lounge in 2025 -- Technology Sandbox "Canva: Online Graphic Design Tool for Russian Language Instruction and Program Promotion."

This session will provide practical tips on creating visually appealing materials for Russian language teaching, from graphic organizers to interactive activities. The participants will be encourage to share how they use Canva or other graphic designing tools to effectively promote their program and engage their students.

Facilitated by Olga Klimova, University of Pittsburgh

If you are a graduate student (non-member) requesting a registration fee waiver, email the committee co-chairs to get your registration code at [email protected] or [email protected].

Follow the link in the first comment area to register!

📅 Only a couple of weeks left to apply for a life-changing professional opportunity! K-12 educators and administrators, visit global communities abroad to share your knowledge with students, teachers, and schools in 2025-2026.

📌 Explore opportunities in Brazil, India, Mexico, Morocco, Vietnam, and more! Apply for Teacher Exchanges by February 17, 2025: https://bit.ly/4f3XrXe


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📣 Educators at , come visit the Fulbright Teacher Exchanges booth 59 to connect with Teacher Exchanges and discover a program that’s right for you. Nabse_org

Join us for the next Teachers' Lounge: Successful Instructional Strategies for Linking Input to Output!

When: 17 October 2024 5:30-6:30 PM EDT
Where: Zoom

This Teachers’ Lounge session brings together experts in Russian language pedagogy to explore effective methods for connecting input and output in teaching Russian at various proficiency levels. Join us to learn about tried-and-tested strategies for enhancing both speaking and writing skills, with a focus on practical examples and methodological insights.

We will also address the unique challenges and opportunities of teaching contemporary language learners, sharing best practices and personal experiences. Don’t miss this opportunity to enrich your teaching toolkit and connect with fellow educators!

Facilitated by Maria Khotimsky (MIT).

If you are a graduate student (non-member) requesting a registration fee waiver, email the committee chairs to get your registration code -- [email protected]​ or [email protected].

Follow the link in the comment area to register!