OCT 16
OCT 17
Recording Arts and Education
Recording Arts and Education
Twin
Cities
MN
OCT 16th
17th
Where
Creativity
Meets
Deeper
Learning
OCT 16 - 17 | TWIN CITIES, MN
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.
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.
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.
School Redesign
and Community
Activation and
Entrepreneurship
Recording Arts
and Creativity
Technology
and Discover
Keynote Speaker '25
Keynote Speaker '25
‘25 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
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.
GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY
VIP + Student
Sponsorship
$600*
INCLUDES
VIP Seating and Swag +
Sponsor a Student +
All Conference Sessions +
Breakfast and Lunch
$50 OFF PRICING WITH CODE RECEARLY
General
Conference
$550*
INCLUDES
All Conference Sessions +
Breakfast and Lunch
$50 OFF PRICING WITH CODE RECEARLY
CALLING ALL STUDENTS!
Special
Student Pricing
$50
INCLUDES
All Conference Sessions +
Breakfast and Lunch
* Special pricing for Minnesota educators — contact@4learning.com for more information!
‘25 DEN SPEAKERS
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Carlos Moreno
Co-Executive Director,
Big Picture Learning
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Dr. Justis Lopez
Scholar | Artist | Consultant
Just Experience LLC
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Alissa Paris
Executive Director,
Midwest Mosaic | Twin Cities
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Ryan Virden
Director,
Lir Cultural Coaching
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Laura McBain
Managing Director,
Standford d.school
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Lewiee Blaze
Artist, Author, Activist
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Aysha Upchurch
The Dancing Diplomat | Performance Studies Doctoral Student
UT Austin
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Ann-Katherine Kimble
Educational Consultant
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Come learn what can happen when the recording studio becomes the 21st century classroom.
SCHEDULE + AGENDA
OCT 16th
Hosted at High School for Recording Arts
CONFERENCE DAY 1 • Begin the day with a riveting opening keynote by Phil Matero, then participate in one of our engaging deep dives (project based learning experiences). Finish the day with a catered reception where you can network with conference attendees. • 9a - 5:30p
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🎶 Hip Hop is GENIUS: Teaching History, Justice & Self-Expression Through Hip Hop
Explore the roots and activism of Hip Hop as a tool for student voice and agency in the classroom.
Facilitated by Jazzmyn RED🧘♂️ Breath Bars: A Transformational Hip-Hop Meditation and Writing Practice
Use beats, breathwork, and rhyme to practice mindfulness and emotional expression — then create your own track.
Facilitated by Doc Harrill💡 From Scratch to Spark: Igniting Student Creativity and Wonder
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🎭 Remixing Identity | Community Theater & Storytelling for Liberated Futures
This immersive workshop uses community theater and storytelling to explore identity, expression, and collective liberation. Through movement, writing, and performance, participants will unpack personal and communal narratives — culminating in a collaborative presentation that reclaims voice, space, and story.
Facilitated by Alissa Paris🎛️ Feel the Frequency: Remixing AI, Movement, DJing, and Music for Human Connection
Blend AI lyricism, somatic movement, and collaborative beatmaking into a healing, human-centered learning experience.
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Deep Dives unfold in two parts. Session 1 represents the first half of a Deep Dive, while Session 2 occurs after lunch and allows for groups to engage in the second half of their Deep Dive. See the description above under Session 1 in this list for more information about each Deep Dive option.
Participants may only register for one as they are day-long engagements.
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OCT 17th
Hosted at High School for Recording Arts
CONFERENCE DAY 2 • The day begins with you having an opportunity to showcase your learning and completed projects. Then transition into a series of den talks that places to educational leaders together for a conversation to address pressing issues today and a plan for tomorrow. We’ll conclude with our closing keynote speakers. • 9a - 1:15p
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SPONSORS x PARTNERS
Join us in unleashing the creativity and genius of youth in Minnesota and across the country.
FAQs
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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.
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The RemixED Conference is conveniently planned to take place MEA week, Thursday Oct 16th and Friday Oct 17th of 2025.
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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
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Yes! We’ve secured special pricing for your stay at the SpringHill Suites in the historic Lowertown of St. Paul during the conference. Be sure to use the link below to get a discounted rate.
SpringHill Suites Marriot — Downtown St. Paul
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We will provide refunds (minus the Eventbrite processing fee) up to 7 days before the conference.
