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#WhatsNext
For those of you who attended our "#WhatsNext" presentation, our materials may be accessed here. If you were unable to attend, we certainly understand given the number of high caliber presentations offered. Should you be interested in learning more, in a nutshell, attendees of #WhatsNext were introduced to the hashtag phenomena we have seen over the course of the past few years and how processes can be put in place to effectively manage the phenomena. From the iconic political hashtags of #MAGA, #ImWithHer, and #FeeltheBern, to social movements such as #BlackLivesMatter, #MeToo, and #TakeAKnee, and finally the student-driven movements of #Enough and #NationalSchoolWalkout, districts were in solidarity in their understanding that the arrival of such hashtag movements created the necessity of quick-response situations in which administration and school boards at times felt unprepared to address. This session addressed how schools could best position themselves to maintain the integrity of the educational environment, yet encourage responsible public debate and participation. Ultimately, attendees left the session in the best possible position to proactively respond to the next hashtag phenomenon.