Are you curious about our annual National Forum on Education Policy, but haven’t had the chance to join us in the past? The most important thing to know is that this one-of-a-kind event is your chance to immerse yourself in the latest state education policy trends and networking opportunities with state policymakers, experts and practitioners from all across the country.
Join us at the J.W. Marriott in Washington, D.C. July 10-12 to work on building thriving education systems across the country.
We have an exciting agenda planned for you this year. Be sure to register by May 31 to secure your spot at the hotel.
Our Plenary Lineup
On our mainstage, we’ll start the National Forum with a dynamic presentation on increasing access to quality music education. Throughout the event, our mainstage will also feature conversations with 2023 Teacher of the Year Rebecka Peterson, remarks from ECS Chair, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly as well as a panel of experts discussing the impact of generative AI on education and the future of higher education!
In addition to these noteworthy speakers, you won’t want to miss the announcement of our three award recipients.
Our Concurrent Sessions
Outside of the plenary sessions, we’ll host 24 concurrent sessions on the full education policy spectrum — from early care and education, K-12, postsecondary and the workforce — throughout the three-day event. For the first time, we’re excited to have 16 guest sessions selected from our request for proposal process! These sessions will cover topics like:
- Literacy and the science of reading.
- Chronic absenteeism.
- Teachers and school staff recruitment and retention.
- Postsecondary and K-12 funding.
- And many more!
These sessions are just a part of what makes National Forum a worthwhile experience. When you’re not in one of our plenary or concurrent sessions, you’ll be able to connect with attendees from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. You’ll also get to engage with our Partners during State Spotlights and Roundtables to learn about innovative approaches to education issues from organizations and leaders in the field. This is one of the few opportunities to connect with so many experts and education leaders in one place, so we encourage you to seize this special opportunity!
No matter your role in education policy or areas of interest, this year’s National Forum in our nation’s capital is the place to be this summer! Join your peers for these three can’t-miss days of unique speakers, workshops and invaluable networking opportunities.
Remember to register by May 31 to reserve your spot at the hotel. We can’t wait to see you there!