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.

With 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?

With Chip Paucek, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Pro Athlete Community, Jelani Jenkins, Former NFL Player & Mindset Coach, Sam Barrington, Former NFL Player & President, Sky Limit Crane & Rigging, Latavius Murray, Former NFL Player & Chief Brand Officer, Enduraphin. Moderated by Randall Lane.

Fireside Chat: The Pursuit of Happiness. Jeffrey Rosen, President of the National Constitution Center and author of The Pursuit of Happiness, and Dr. Laura Cassidy 2021 Yass Prize Finalist and Founder of Louisiana Key Academy will lead a discussion that examines what the Founders meant regarding the pursuit of happiness being a quest for good not about feeling good and how civics and knowledge of the Founding Documents are critical to the future of our nation.

5:30 – 6:30 pm – Reception and Evening Kick off

Welcome. Jeanne Allen and Janine Yass

Fireside Chat:
The 2024 Election: One of America’s Most Prolific Pollsters and Political Strategists Breaks it all Down. Black Pastors United for Education Founder Pastor Josh Robertson will engage with political strategist and pollster 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.

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, and Lisa Tarshis, Primer Microschools. Moderated by Kellyane Conway.

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, and Jared Polis, Governor of Colorado. Moderated by Randall Lane.

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, and WV State Senator Patricia Rucker. 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.

With Senator Bill Cassidy (LA), Ranking Member Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee. Moderated by Jeanne Allen.

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

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.

With Oakmont’s Cris Gulacy Worrell, Capital Preparatory Schools Dr. Steve Perry, Detroit Achievement Academy Founder Kyle Smitley, and Black Pastors United Founder Josh Robertson.

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.

With Brenaea Fairchild, Executive Director, The Melanin Village, Cornell Ellis of Brother’s Liberating Our Communities, Pat Brantley, Friendship Public Charter Schools, and 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 seems to become a magic bullet without the knowledge of how best to deploy it. 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, Adam Sparks, Short Answer and Matthew Chaussee, Be More Colorful. Moderated by STEMuli founder & Entrepreneur Extraordinaire, Taylor Shead.