--- title: Why Attend Hive 2021? description: Join HIVE 2021 is going virtual again with another exciting lineup of keynote speakers, interactive workshops and coffee chats. image: https://news.openupresources.org/hubfs/why%20attend%20hive-1.jpg --- [![Open-Up Resources Logo](https://news.openupresources.org/hubfs/Openupresources_November2018%20/Images/logo.svg)](https://openupresources.org/) - [Math Curriculum](https://openupresources.org/math-curriculum/) - [ELA Curriculum](https://openupresources.org/ela-curriculum/) - [Overview](https://openupresources.org/ela-curriculum/) - [EL Education K–5](https://openupresources.org/el-education-k-5-language-arts/) - [Bookworms K–5](https://openupresources.org/bookworms-k-5-reading-writing-curriculum/) - [About Us](https://openupresources.org/about-us/) - [News](https://openupresources.org/news/) - [Contact Us](https://openupresources.org/contact-us/) May 14, 2021 | [Blog](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/blog), [Math Curriculum](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/math-curriculum), [ELA Curriculum](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/ela-curriculum), [Community](https://news.openupresources.org/tag/community) [![Email](https://news.openupresources.org/hubfs/Openupresources_November2018%20/Images/email.svg)](mailto:?body=https://news.openupresources.org/why-attend-hive-2021) ![Facebook](https://news.openupresources.org/hubfs/Openupresources_November2018%20/Images/facebook.svg) ![Twitter](https://news.openupresources.org/hubfs/Openupresources_November2018%20/Images/twitter.svg) ![LinkedIn](https://news.openupresources.org/hubfs/Openupresources_November2018%20/Images/linkedin.svg) ## Why Attend Hive 2021? After a sold-out conference in 2020, HIVE 2021 is going virtual again with another exciting lineup of keynote speakers, interactive workshops and coffee chats. There’s no hassle of planning and budgeting for travel – each session will be hosted via the Zoom platform and recorded for future playback. [Register Now](https://openupresources.org/professional-learning/hive-conference/) Join like-minded educators from across the country and earn a certificate of completion for 25 hours of professional learning, all from the comfort of your home office. Plan and learn with teachers from across the country through our Math and ELA pathways most relevant for you, and attend immersive sessions led by authors, experts & users of the curriculum. All cohorts will be smaller this year in an effort to maximize interactions and learning. If you’re not already a member, this is your chance to join the Open Up Resources community that will serve as a support network with resources, idea sharing and encouragement throughout the year. Learn more about what you can expect from HIVE 2021 from a few of our community coaches in the [ELA Community](https://news.openupresources.org/hive-2021-ela-community-coach-chat) and the [Math Community.](https://news.openupresources.org/hive-2021-math-community-coach)In a series of short Vlogs, they break down what they will present at this year's conference, as well as share their past experiences from HIVE. Here’s what some past HIVE attendees have had to say over the years: - 8th Grade Math Teacher Sara B. Vaughn: *“One gal’s opinion—teachers are loving*[*#OURHive*](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OURHive?src=hashtag_click) *so much because they are not used to being treated so well and respected so much. Thank you*[*@openupresources*](https://twitter.com/openupresources) *and* [* @LBrookePowers*](https://twitter.com/LBrookePowers) *from the bottom of our big giant teacher hearts. Words are not enough.” * - 8th Grade Math Teacher Lena Medlock: *“We can't wait to break down everything we learned and get ready for the new school year! Amazing experience! Amazing people!*[*#OURHive*](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OURHive?src=hashtag_click)*”- Lena Medlock* - 6th Grade Math Teacher Megan Henderson: *“Grateful to my district and principal for sending us to*[*#OURHive*](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OURHive?src=hashtag_click)[*#OpenUpMath*](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OpenUpMath?src=hashtag_click) *This conference has been transformative with many takeaways. Many connections made with math teachers across the country.”* The most prevalent feedback we've received from HIVE attendees is an appreciation for new, lasting relationships and the abundance of resources to take back to the classroom.  [Learn more](https://openupresources.org/professional-learning/hive-conference/) about which pathway is best for you, see the full list of speakers, conferences dates and pricing. [Register now](https://openupresources.org/professional-learning/hive-conference/) to get your tickets before they sell out! 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