PROGRAM DETAILS

Wednesday, Feb 11th

3:30PM Cocktail Reception & Welcome

4:00PM Learning Environment Lighting Rounds

4:30PM Keynote: Schools As Spaces of Joy

*BREAK*

5:30PM Project Seeding: Roundtable Discussions

6:00PM Closing: Creating Schools that Draw People in and Support Teaching and Learning

*Movement Break! A self-guided tour of the Country Music Hall of Fame*

7:45PM Continue the Collaboration at a Farm- to-Table Dinner at 1 Kitchen Nashville 

Location Notes

The symposium and all activities are within a 5-minute walk of the LEARN hotel block and the AASA headquarter hotel. The Symposium will be held at the BMI Hall inside the Country Music Hall of Fame - 222 John Lewis Way S. Nashville, TN.

HOTEL 
ACCOMMODATIONS

LEARN's symposium is being held at the Country Music Hall of Fame, a two-minute walk from the AASA Headquarter hotel - Omni Nashville.

Symposium Attendees Also Attending AASA:

Symposium attendees are encouraged to book there or at any of the hotels in the AASA room block. You will be prompted to book your hotel reservation and receive the AASA conference hotel rate after completing your AASA Conference Registration.

Symposium Attendees NOT Attending AASA:

If not attending the AASA conference, LEARN has secured a room block at 1 Hotel Nashville in downtown Nashville.

Selected because of this hotel's strong alignment with LEARN's organizational pillars- notably sustainability and health, attendees can expect a high-quality and rejuvenating boutique hotel experience at this urban sanctuary.

Click below to secure your hotel reservation for the LEARN event.

**Rooms must be booked by December 30th (based on availability) to qualify for the group rate of $339, availability is limited so please book early** Cancellation Policy: a full refund will be issued up to 72 hours before your stay.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Tour the Country Music Hall of Fame - 6:30pm
(Admission included with your LEARN symposium registration)

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is more than just a museum; it’s a vibrant hub of music history, creativity, and cultural heritage. From exploring the world-class galleries to delving into the storied craft of letterpress on the Hatch Show Print tour and stepping inside Historic RCA Studio B—where legends recorded countless hits—you’ll immerse yourself in the sounds, stories, and artistry that have shaped country music. After the LEARN symposium, experience the magic that makes Nashville the Music City!

Dinner at 1 Hotel Nashville - 7:45pm

1 Kitchen Nashville serves up fresh, local, and sustainably sourced farm-to-table cuisine.

These small group dinners are sponsored by our education industry partners and availability is limited. Please indicate your interest on the registration form and we will confirm availability via email closer to the event. 

BBQ, Bourbon, and Beer Tour by Tennessee Whiskey Tours
(Booked on your own)

LEARN attendees will receive a 10% discount off The Beer, BBQ, and Bourbon Tour, your chance to experience the best Nashville has to offer. You’ll get to sample some of the best Nashville whiskey while taking a behind-the-scenes tour. Then, we’ll hit the road to a local favorite BBQ joint for lunch or dinner. After the meal, we will head over to a local brewery for a flight of some of the best beer in Nashville. This is one of the best Nashville tours!

CLICK HERE for more information and to book your tour using the discount code LEARN. *Code is good for any date in February*