Educational Leadership Summit

Welcome to the Educational Leadership Summit - an unparalleled gathering of visionary leaders, educators, and educational innovators.

This year's summit calls upon educators, advocates, and community leaders to reaffirm education as a fundamental civil right and explore strategies to safeguard the future of America's public schools. We invite you to engage with experts and thought leaders who are passionately committed to ensuring equitable access to quality education for all students. Together, we will delve into the historical and current challenges that threaten the promise of public education and discuss innovative solutions to address these issues.

This summit offers a unique platform to connect with like-minded professionals from diverse backgrounds, fostering collaboration and collective action in defense of public schools. Our esteemed speakers will share their expertise and insights on topics such as equity, funding, advocacy, and the vital role of educators in shaping the future of our democracy.

Through interactive discussions and workshops, you will gain practical strategies and tools to empower students, families, and communities to become champions for public education. Leave this summit inspired, informed, and equipped to lead the charge in protecting and strengthening public education as a cornerstone of our civil society.

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Why Attend the Educational Leadership Summit

Learn From Experts

Hear from leading experts and advocates who will share their insights on public education's historical and current challenges.

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Mini-Conference

These sessions will showcase emerging ideas, best practices, and data-driven solutions designed to address the most pressing issues in education.

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Leadership Recognition

At the Summit, we will honor exceptional district leaders, principals, teachers, classified staff, parents, and students!

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The Educational Leadership Summit | November 14, 2024

"Education as A Civil Right: Safeguarding the Future of America’s Public Schools."

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Meet the Keynote Speakers

CEO | Blu Educational Foundation Dina L. Walker

Dina Walker is the president and CEO of BLU Educational Foundation, which is committed to advancing equity and educational justice by expanding access to higher education. A former Rialto Unified School Board of Education member, she brings over 20 years of experience consulting with executives and organizations to drive equitable educational outcomes.

Professor | University of South Carolina School of Law Professor Derek Black

Derek Black is a Professor of Law at the University of South Carolina School of Law and the Ernest F. Hollings Chair in Constitutional Law. He is one of the nation’s foremost education law and policy experts, and federal courts and various briefs have cited his work before the U.S. Supreme Court.

President | Growing Inland Achievement (GIA) Dr. Ashish Vaidya

Dr. Vaidya, former president of Northern Kentucky University, has been appointed to lead Growing Inland Achievement (GIA). His focus will be on regional economic development, student success, and community partnerships to improve educational and economic equity in the Inland Empire.

Riverside County Superintendent of Schools Superintendent Edwin Gomez

The elected Riverside County Superintendent of Schools serves as both the chief executive officer of the Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) and the Superintendent of the county’s preschool through 12th-grade segment of that system, the fourth largest in California.

Event Location

Student Union

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CSUSB, Santos Manuel Student Union | North

The Santos Manuel Student Union North building on the CSUSB San Bernardino campus is a three-story, 120,000-square-foot facility. The Santos Manuel Student Union is one of the largest building complexes in the 23-campus California State University system named for an indigenous leader, Santos Manuel.

Student Union