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The Summit will provide fresh perspectives and practical approaches for engaging communities and legislators. Attendees will hear from an impressive lineup of speakers, including Harvey Kronberg of The Quorum Report, Michelle Smith of Smith Advocacy, and prominent advocates like Matt Hall of Raise Your Hand Texas, Josh Sanderson from the Equity Center, and Jennifer Easley, President of the Texas PTA. Superintendents Lamond Dean, Dr. Jim Chadwell, and Dr. Georgeanne Warnock will also share leadership insights alongside legislators such as Representatives Gina Hinojosa, Glenn Rogers, and Gary VanDeaver. Together, they will emphasize the critical role of education in shaping the future of Texas.
"This Summit is about stepping back and rethinking our collective approach to public education advocacy in this new era of not-so-civil politics," says Scott Milder, Founder of Friends of Texas Public Schools. "We intend to unite the advocacy community and become more strategic allies to our many friendlies in the Texas Legislature. The long-term survival of our system of public free schools is at stake."
The event will challenge traditional advocacy tactics, particularly as Texas public schools face increasing scrutiny amid talks of voucher programs. "Advocating good public education policy on behalf of all our Texas schoolchildren will be more important in the upcoming legislative session than ever before," adds Charles Foster Johnson, Executive Director of Pastors for Texas Children.
In the evening, attendees are invited to the 20th Annual Friend of the Year Dinner, a separate event celebrating individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Texas public schools.
Event Details:
Date: November 13, 2024
Location: Baylor University, Waco, Texas
Time: Summit – 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM | Friend of the Year Dinner – 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Registration: Tickets are available online at www.fotps.org/summit. Separate registration is required for the Friend of the Year Dinner.
For more information or to register, visit www.fotps.org/events or contact Leigh Anne Pearson, Executive Director, at [email protected] or 512-334-6555.
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Friends of Texas Public Schools
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