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EdTech-a-thon July 20 - 22, 2026 • Atlanta, GA
Real teachers. Real problems. Real solutions.
Bringing educators and developers together for a 3-day problem-solving marathon
Educators and developers live in different worlds. We're bringing them together from July 20-22, virtually and in-person in Atlanta, GA, for three days of collaboration, community, and problem solving.
Are you an educator?
Share a problem you'd like to see solved.
Big or small, every classroom problem is worth sharing.
Are you a developer?
We want your help solving impactful problems.
If you're unsure whether or not you qualify as a developer, apply anyways! We'll reach out.
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My Algebra students need adaptive mental math practice that challenges everyone at the right level.
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I need a better way to take attendance in large lectures when students share the attendance code.
I need randomized seating charts that still respect accommodations.
Solution: Shuffle Buddy
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I need to quickly generate assessment-style math practice problems with specific answer constraints.
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My Algebra students need adaptive mental math practice that challenges everyone at the right level.
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I need a better way to take attendance in large lectures when students share the attendance code.
Our success is measured collaboratively by the number of problems solved for teachers, recognizing that every problem solved is a win for all educators.
Why come?
For educators, we solve real struggles
Every day, educators are being sold on the next big thing. Somebody else, far away from the classroom, knows what's best for your students and is doing their darndest to sell you on it.
We don't believe in that. At the EdTech-a-thon, we gather real problems from the folks who are actually in the classroom. We spend three days building solutions, steered by teacher feedback the entire time. At the end, we share all our solutions for use in the classroom.
For developers, unmatched feedback
Building EdTech is fun, but educators are notoriously difficult to reach. At the EdTech-a-thon, developers have the opportunity to test their solutions with real educators all day long.
The best solutions are built with tight feedback loops and users who will tell if their needs are met. You'll find this and more for three straight days of development and testing with real users.
FAQ
Do I need to come for all three days? +
No. You are welcome to participate for as many days or hours as you'd like. Want to stop by for an hour? Totally fine! Want to stay for 10 hours every day? Great!
Is there an option to participate virtually? +
We think it'll be more fun to be there in-person, but remote participation is possible.
Is there a cost to attend? +
No. The EdTech-a-thon is completely free to attend.
How many attendees are expected? +
We're not sure yet, but we can guarantee that there will be at least three people in attendance.
What does the event structure look like? +
TBD
Do I need to bring a team? +
Nope!
Our Team
EdTech-a-thon is organized by an amazing team of educators and developers passionate about helping teachers. We're backed by BX Coding, a 501(c)(3) education non-profit, which allows EdTech-a-thon to be wholly commited to providing free & accessible resources for teachers.
Josh Pullen
joshuapullen.comAn Algebra teacher and web developer from South Lyon, Michigan, Josh Pullen builds practical EdTech solutions for his classroom and shares them with other teachers. He has developed interactive math lessons for 3Blue1Brown and is the creator of Shuffle Buddy, a specialized seating chart generator. Josh's work provides simple, effective tools that solve the day-to-day challenges educators actually face.
Jessika Golab
A middle school math teacher in Walled Lake, MI, Jessika Golab is a passionate supporter and advocate for her students. Jessika’s classroom is adorned with a wall of over 250 rubber and plastic ducks, each one a gift from a student who appreciates her fun and caring presence. Jessika leads her school’s WEB program, where she trains 8th grade leaders to provide mentorship and support to every 6th grade student as they step into middle school life for the first time.
Duncan Johnson
duncanajohnson.comAn EdTech researcher and designer from Boston, Massachusetts, Duncan Johnson builds educational technology for universities and companies alike. He previously co-founded a STEM education non-profit with Elliot Roe and has published computer science education research with the Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach.
Elliot Roe
elliotbroe.comA full-time software engineer from Atlanta, Georgia, Elliot Roe is passionate about open-source software and educational technology. He previously co-founded a STEM education non-profit with Duncan Johnson and worked as a research assistant at the Play and Learn Lab, where he developed educational games and supported after-school programs. Now, Elliot develops open-source tooling for researchers, integrating academic literature with AI.
Sam Barans
Organizer bio coming soon.