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TWIN CITIES, MN  •  OCT 15 + OCT 16

Where education meets the recording arts.

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Twin
Cities
MN
OCT15th
OCT16th

Where
Creativity
Meets
Deeper
Learning

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REC RemixED Conference Logo in charcoal color

Creativity x Recording Arts x Deeper Learning

4 Learning proudly presents the RemixEd Conference hosted at the world-renowned High School for Recording Arts in St. Paul, Minnesota. RemixED is where creativity, deeper learning, and the recording arts intersect.

RemixED brings together educators, artists, tech, and multimedia industries to build community and reimagine schools as creative hubs. Participants will explore how interdisciplinary recording arts spaces embody core academic learning while fostering deeper learning competencies.

RemixED elevates the idea that the recording studio — and spaces like it — can be the 21st-century classroom. Join us for an immersive experience that asks what's possible when we center young people's creative genius.

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School Redesign
and Community

Activation and
Entrepreneurship

Recording Arts
and Creativity

Technology
and Discover

Keynote Speaker '25

Keynote Speaker '25

‘26 Keynote speaker.

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Phil Matero

Phil Matero

Phil Matero

Phil Matero is a recognized leader in the national movement to improve opportunities for quality education available to youth who have not been well-served by the traditional education system. As its Executive Director, Phil Matero launched YouthBuild Charter School of California in 2008 to cultivate collaborative learning communities in which every student has the right to an authentic education, plays a meaningful role in creating positive social change, and becomes an active participant in working towards just conditions for all.

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VIP + Student
Sponsorship

$600

INCLUDES
VIP Seating and Swag +
Sponsor a Student +
All Conference Sessions +
Breakfast and Lunch

$50 OFF PRICING WITH CODE RECEARLY

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General
Conference

$550

INCLUDES
All Conference Sessions +
Breakfast and Lunch

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CALLING ALL STUDENTS!

Special
Student Pricing

$50

INCLUDES
All Conference Sessions +
Breakfast and Lunch

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* Special pricing for Minnesota educators! Reach out to contact@4learning.com for more information.

Special Event Hotel Pricing*

SpringHill Suites by Marriott — Downtown St. Paul

*Must Reserve Your Stay by 9/13/2026

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Through day-long deep dives, student showcases, den talks, and personal connections, attendees network with an international community committed to transforming education through interdisciplinary, arts-based programming.

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Deep dives.

Deep Dives are where the magic happens. These immersive sessions will give you the chance to roll up your sleeves, dive into your own creativity, and experience deeper learning for yourself. Prepare to reimagine your practice and take something tangible back to the young people you serve.

Den talks.

Den Talks are intimate conversations with some of the most interesting practitioners we know. No slide decks, just real talk between two folks doing work that matters. Come ready to hear stories, dig into the most challenging issues in education, and ask the questions you want answered.

Den speakers.

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    Laura McBain

    Managing Director,
    Stanford d.school

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    Alissa Paris

    Executive Director,
    Midwest Mosaic | Twin Cities

    + LinkedIn

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    Alina Campana

    Arts Specialist,
    MN Department of Education

    + LinkedIn

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    Jace ECAj

    Director of Programs + Artist Engagement,
    The Residency | Black Stax

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    Hannah Kehn

    Principal,
    Theater Arts Production Company School

    + LinkedIn

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    Timothy Jones

    Innovator, Educator,
    Techniques 4 Learning

    + LinkedIn

  • Frank Machos

    Director of the Highmark Mann
    Center for Performing Arts

    + LinkedIn

Leadership Journeys storytellers.

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    TC Ellis

    Leadership Journeys Speaker
    Founder, High School for Recording Arts | 4 Learning

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    Martha Diaz

    Leadership Journeys Speaker
    Hip Hop Education Center

    + LinkedIn

  • Carlos Moreno

    Leadership Journeys Speaker
    Co-Executive Director, Big Picture Learning

    + LinkedIn

Come learn what can happen when the recording studio becomes the 21st century classroom.

‘26 Deep Dive topics.

  • Explore the roots and activism of Hip Hop as a tool for student voice and agency in the classroom.

    Facilitated by Jazzmyn RED

  • Use beats, breathwork, and rhyme to practice mindfulness and emotional expression — then create your own track.

    Facilitated by Doc Harrill

  • Reimagine math, music, and code through MIT’s Scratch — where loops meet beats and every teacher becomes a composer.

    Facilitated by John Thatcher & Zachary White

  • Dive into movement, identity, and community theater to explore race, belonging, and future-making.

    Facilitated by Alissa Paris

  • Blend AI lyricism, somatic movement, and collaborative beat making into a healing, human-centered learning experience.

    Facilitated by Aysha Upchurch, Dr. Justis Lopez & Vince Ferguson

  • This session puts the RemixED philosophy into action — literally. You’ll leave the conference building and travel to local community organizations in St. Paul to:

    • Learn the history and impact of each organization

    • Engage in a hands-on experience with their work

    • Return for a "Project Explosion" to design rigorous, real-world learning experiences for your students

    Facilitated by Jennifer Ghidiu & Zelia Gonzales

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OCT 15th

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OCT 16th

Day 2

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Past sponsors x partners.

  • This conference is for educators and change-makers from all over the world who have a passion for tackling educational inequities through innovative and creative strategies that are student centered with a keen focus on the recording arts.

  • The RemixED Conference is conveniently planned to take place MEA week, Thursday Oct 15th and Friday Oct 16th of 2026.

  • The RemixED Conference is hosted at the legendary High School for Recording Arts in St. Paul, MN. This innovative and inspiring setting located in the heart of the Twin Cities will provide an exciting, immersive, and transformative experience for all attendees.

    High School for Recording Arts
    1166 University Ave W
    St. Paul, MN 55104

  • We have a special rate secured for conference attendees at:

    SpringHill Suites by Marriott
    Downtown St. Paul

    To receive the special rate you must book your stay by 9/13/2026.

    RESERVE YOUR ROOM ▶︎

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  • We will provide refunds (minus the Eventbrite processing fee) up to 7 days before the conference.

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