The 2021 National Summit on Education provides an unparalleled forum for exchanging results-based solutions and forward-looking strategies that can shape public policy critical to transforming education. Check out these strategy session previews on Closing Learning Gaps through policies that strengthen early literacy and student achievement in our can’t-miss National Summit agenda!
A collaboration of the Barksdale Reading Institute, Belk Foundation and Hunt Institute brought together six states to build strategies that ensure excellence in early literacy education. The results? Six crucial findings each state can use to ensure every young reader has access to quality instruction. You’ll want to hear what these literacy experts advise on November 18 at 9:00 a.m.
In the past, designing an accountability system that satisfied everyone from parents and policymakers to school leaders and administrators came with unfortunate tradeoffs. But it doesn’t have to be that way! An accountability system can both serve our students and deliver robust information that leads to enhanced student outcomes, holding the key to the future of school accountability. Join this expert panel to learn more on November 18 at 1:00 p.m.
• Aimee Guidera, President, Guidera Solutions
• Dr. Christy Hovanetz, Policy Fellow for Accountability, ExcelinEd
• Ian Rowe, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
• Terra Wallin, Associate Director of P-12 Accountability and Special Projects, The Education Trust
One area in which our nation’s education system continues to fail is closing the academic gap between racial groups, especially for Black students. Low literacy rates, a dearth of Black teachers and a lack of access to education options all contribute to this stark and unacceptable reality. This session brings together solutions-minded experts in early literacy, teacher development and school choice for a frank discussion on the state of Black education in America and improving outcomes for Black students. On November 19 at 11:00 a.m., join policymakers, parents and education leaders as they explore these strategic and timely questions.
• Dr. Kymyona Burk, Policy Director for Early Literacy, ExcelinEd
• Sharif El-Mekki, Founder and CEO, The Center for Black Educator Development
• Shaka Mitchell, Director of State Strategy and Advocacy, American Federation for Children
• Chris Stewart, CEO, Brightbeam
#EIE21 is the only conference of its kind to feature a broad range of student-centered education policies that are closing learning gaps, strengthening pathways, reimagining learning and empowering families with opportunity.
Visit the National Summit website for details on this year’s event and to register. Follow @ExcelinEd on Twitter for the latest news and updates, and use #EIE21 to join the National Summit conversation.
Keynote addresses and strategy sessions will be open to the media. Media registration open October 21.
