About The Summit

We are excited to announce the Stop for Education Summit: The Power of Innovation, which will take place on November 7, 2024, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. 

Sponsored by CER in partnership with Forbes, this transformational event, held just two days after a national election where leaders at every level will begin or renew their transition to power will bring together policymakers, leaders, educators, and innovators from across the education landscape to ensure that freedom, flexibility, and full and fair funding drive critical changes for education and the workforce in America. 

The Summit will spotlight the principles of STOP – Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding, and Permissionless education models, recognizing the groundbreaking efforts of those who are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in education at all levels, across all sectors.

  • Unite with others from all viewpoints to influence the agenda for the nation’s newly elected leaders and ensure education innovation and opportunity are centerpieces for every lawmaker in the nation –  full STOP.
  • Meet and learn from a microcosm of the best education innovators in the nation.
  • Be inspired by outstanding models of success in education that are paving the way for true equity and impact in education.
Why Attend?

Some People Are Still Asking,

What Does it Mean to STOP for Education?

Here's Your Answer:

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Sustainable
Sustainability is the core pillar that holds up the rest, meaning a provider is able to exist without continual philanthropy, instead utilizing public dollars that fund entities where students are learning, or taking significant and impressive actions on the local, state, or national level for funds to follow students. Education organizations can also be sustainable by creating innovative and sustainable revenue streams (like sales of products or services and/or partnering with others to support students) so that they do not have to rely on philanthropy.
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Transformational
What does it take to truly transform learning for students? There’s a wealth of new approaches, tools, and understanding about what works since our current education system was created, enabling us to better serve students in highly individualized, responsive, and personalized ways. Schools and providers are transformational when they utilize these 21st century assets to modify the learning environment and/or use a tried-and-true approach more rigorously.
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Outstanding
Outstanding education providers demonstrate their success, first and foremost, through the demand of the students and families they serve and the day-to-day outcomes shown through retention, test scores, activities, and awards. But the ultimate measure of success is whether students are persistent, move on to the next grade or school, and enter productive careers or higher education pathways.
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Permissionless
Education that is free to exist and thrive without depending on regulatory bodies is permissionless. It means the ability to make decisions about what you do, and how you do it – whether you’re a founder, teacher, parent, or student – without asking for permission. Providers that are true to the concept of permissionless education boldly execute on what they know to be right, rather than waiting for a green light from a person or entity.
Permissionless education environments stem from state policies that give their educators wide latitude to develop and support student needs, which in turn make them sustainable.
That's Why We STOP for Education!