What was THAT?
Join education’s leading authorities – the innovators, educators and parents driving change across the system – as they debate the results of the 2024 Election and set the stage for the day, and years to come.

MC: Oakmont’s Cris Gulacy Worrell. Joined by Sailfuture CEO Mike Long and Detroit Achievement Academy Founder Kyle Smitley

Diagnosing the Problem: A Fresh Look at the Data on Absenteeism
With AEI Scholar Nat Malkus

Innovations that Fill the Void. It used to be that there were simply public, and there were private schools. Now there are dozens of new variations driving behavior changes among teachers, parents and policymakers. Is it a fad? Will it last? And what can the government, at the state, local or national level, do about it. A must attend. Fireworks complimentary.

Black Pastors United founder Josh Robertson, Cornell Ellis of Brother’s Liberating Our Communities, and Pat Brantley, Friendship Public Charter Schools, Mary Jo Fairhead, Onward Learning. Moderated by Randall Lane, Editor/Chief Content Officer, Forbes Media

The 21st Century Alphabet. AI, VR, AR meet micro, macro, and digital approaches to learning. “Does anyone really know what time it is? Does anyone really care?” This may as well be the theme of today’s new tech alphabet. Every new letter combination becomes a new fad. What does it mean, though and who is actually doing “it” right. An interactive session with the best of education technology innovators.

With Edna Martinson, Boddle Learning; Jeff Imrich, Rock by Rock; Erika Donalds, OptimaEd and Matthew Chausee, Be More Colorful. Moderated by STEMuli founder & Entrepreneur Extraordinaire, Taylor Shead.

Welcome. Cris Gulacy-Worrel, Oakmont Education and Taylor Shead, Stemuli

The Power of Innovation: Charting a Course for the Future of the Workforce. While there may be a new Administration and new state and local leaders, the issue of filling the workforce with highly qualified, engaged and fulfilled workers is as old as the Republic.

Jane Swift, Former Governor of Massachusetts and President of Education at Work; Phyllis Lockett, LEAP Innovations; Andy Rotherham, Bellwether.
Moderated by Michael Moe, Founder of GSV; co-Founder ASU+GSV Summit

Spotlight
Yass Prize Finalist, 2023, Kenisha Skaggs, SOAR Academy
How to ensure neurodivergent students can participate in the Workforce

Lifelong Learning Lessons from Professional Athletes. Even pro-athletes struggle with their post-sports career journey. What can we learn from their stories and the imperative for life-long learning that give us practical solutions for helping all students succeed.

Chip Paucek, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Pro Athlete Community is joined by a panel of professional athletes who are charting new pathways as entrepreneurs and innovators. Moderated by Jeanne Allen, Founder and CEO, CER

Spotlight
Yass Prize Finalist 2021, Dr. Laura Cassidy, Louisiana Key Academy
Identifying dyslexia and breaking the school to prison pipeline is the key to success

5 pm – Reception and Evening Kick off

Advice for the Next President. Winners of the Pulitzer Prize of Education Tell The Next President What He or She Needs to Do to Help Them Make Education Outstanding for Every Child in America.

With Anthony Brock, Valiant Cross Academy; Diana Diaz-Harrison, Arizona Autism Charter Schools; Lisa Tarshis, Primer Microschools

Fireside Chat:
The 2024 Election: One of America’s Most Prolific Pollsters and Political Strategists Breaks it all Down. Join Randall Lane, Forbes Chief Content Editor, with Kellyanne Conway for a break-down what the election results mean about the way Americans think and what they want from their next leaders, particularly about education and workforce issues. An interactive discussion and live focus group you won’t want to miss.

Does Education Freedom and Flexibility Ensure a Stronger Workforce and More Secure Nation? Governor’s Take the Gloves Off On Critical Issues of the Day
Featuring:
Doug Ducey, CEO, Citizens for Free Enterprise and 23rd Governor of Arizona*
Kim Reynolds, Governor of Iowa*
Chris Sununu, Governor of New Hampshire*

A Candid Conversation with State Lawmakers. What you need to know to influence the agenda for the nation’s newly and renewed, elected leaders and ensure education innovation and opportunity are centerpieces for every lawmaker in the nation – full STOP.

With former DC City Council Member and Senior Advisor for Stride, Inc., Kevin Chavous, PA State Senator Anthony Hardy Williams*, Aimee Guidera, Virginia Secretary of Education* and more. Moderated by Friendship Public Charter Schools CEO Patricia Brantley.

How to Work with a New Congress/Administration. As members of Congress take new leadership positions and Washington plays musical chairs again, influencers, advocates, lobbyists and just plain educators and parents want to know how to remove the barriers to their work and ensure their agendas gain traction. Hear from the sources.

Senator Bill Cassidy (LA), Senator Joe Manchin*, (WV), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro* (CT-3), Congressman Byron Donalds* (FL-19), Congressman Tom Kean* (NJ-7)

Mix, Mingle & Music
The STOP for Education community loves to mix and mingle. After the program, connect with new and old friends and who knows, maybe they’ll be dancing!

*Denotes Invited Guest