We presented at SXSW for the first time this year in a team-up with the Gates Foundation, Student Ready Strategies and West Los Angeles College! We discussed how traditional college readiness standards often don’t reflect students’ true potential and can contribute to unfair outcomes. In this post, Josclynn Brandon, Vice President of Operations and Partnerships at Student Ready Strategies, a member of the Strong Start to Finish network, shares valuable reflections from the panel. “SXSW EDU was a powerful reminder of the energy and innovation driving change in higher education, and I left feeling more inspired than ever.” Read more.
Reflections on SXSW EDU 2025: Conversations and Connections
