Linda Darling-Hammond, Ed.D.

Award-winning author and educational leader Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond will provide the keynote speech during an opening session at the National Summit for Educational Equity.
Alan Blankstein

Award-winning author and educational leader Alan Blankstein will provide the keynote speech during the closing luncheon of the 2016 National Summit for Educational Equity. Learn more…
Mighty Micromessages for Student Success in Nontraditional Careers
Pre-Conference Session 1: Time & Location April 11, 2016, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Room: To be determined Abstract Nontraditional careers are occupations or career fields in which people from one gender comprise less than 25% of the workforce, and many of these careers are high-demand and high-wage. These occupations and career fields are stubbornly […]
STEM for ALL and ALL for STEM! Expanding Access and Success for Underrepresented Students in STEM
Pre-Conference Session 2: Time & Location April 11, 2016, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM Room: To be determined Abstract Careers in STEM are in demand, and opportunities are available for every student! Despite STEM careers being some of the fastest growing and highest paid jobs, women and people of color are significantly and persistently underrepresented […]
Meagan Pollock, PhD

Meagan Pollock, PhD, is the Director of Professional Development for the National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity. In this role, Meagan leads a national team of equity professionals and the development of programs and products that build educators’ capacity to implement effective solutions for increasing student access, educational equity and workforce diversity. Before turning her focus […]