Name: Plenary Session 1: The State and Future of Federal Education Policy
Start: 2025-05-08T09:15:00-0400
End: 2025-05-08T10:30:00-0400

At every Convening we celebrate the power of data, but this year we’re tackling the big question: Now What?

How do we transform technological breakthroughs into lasting impact? How do we innovate responsibly while staying ethical? What emerging trends will shape the future, and how do we stay ahead?

Join us as we move beyond possibilities and into the work that truly drives change.

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:15am - 10:30am EDT

Ballroom A & B

Join us for an insightful panel discussion on the current state and future trajectory of federal education policy. Our panel of experts will explore key challenges and opportunities within the education landscape, examining how recent executive, legislative, and policy changes are shaping the sector. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the implications for schools, educators, and policymakers, and explore strategies for navigating and influencing the future of education policy.

Speakers

Sonja Santelises

Chief Executive Officer, Baltimore City Public Schools

Dr. Sonja Brookins Santelises has spent close to 30 years focused on building high-quality teaching and learning to help students excel. She first came to City Schools as chief academic officer, serving in that role from 2010 to 2013. She returned to City Schools in July 2016 after... Read More →

Angela Minnici

Vice President, WestEd

Angela Minnici currently holds the position of Vice President of Institutional Development, in which she formulates WestEd’s overall strategy and vision for growing a portfolio that supports children and adults from birth through workforce development, spanning research and evaluation... Read More →

Andy Rotherham

Co-Founder and Senior Partner, Bellwether

Andrew J. Rotherham is a co-founder and senior partner at Bellwether, a national nonprofit that exists to transform education to ensure systemically marginalized young people achieve outcomes that lead to fulfilling lives and flourishing communities. Rotherham leads external relations... Read More →

Derrell Bradford

President, 50CAN

Derrell Bradford is the president of 50CAN: The 50-State Campaign for Achievement Now. In his role, Derrell leads 50CAN’s SPARK work, and trains and recruits local leaders across the country to serve as executive directors of state CANs, advocacy fellows, and citizen advocates... Read More →

Christopher Minnich

President, NWEA at HMS

Chris Minnich is the president of NWEA, where he has led a transformation of the organization, expanding its portfolio to encompass services and assessment.Prior to that, Chris successfully served as the executive director of the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). He... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
Ballroom A & B Mezzanine Level, Second Floor

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