NSBA Equity Symposium 2023 | NSBA | 28 January 2023 | Marriott Marquis Washington, DC, 901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

This Symposium provides a forum for school board members, public school advocates, and community leaders to examine and discuss the strategies, current trends, research, and best practices around equity in our nation’s public K-12 schools.

All Districts Are Welcome to Attend the NSBA Equity Symposium!

NSBA’s new governance model allows ALL school districts—from non-member state associations—to attend NSBA Signature Events.

Districts in member state associations that are in good standing with their state association are eligible to attend at a discounted rate. Districts who do not currently maintain membership in a member state association are NOT eligible to attend NSBA events or participate in NSBA programs.

2023 Speakers

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:

Freeman A. Hrabowski, III
Advocate for Science and Technology Education for African Americans

Dr. Amy Azano
Founding Director, Virginia Tech Center for Rural Education

SPEAKERS:

Nick Mathern
Executive Director of K–12 Partnerships, Achieving the Dream

Dr. George Parker
Superintendent, Newport News Public Schools (VA)

Dr. Michele Mitchell
Executive Director of Student Advancement, Newport News Public Schools (VA)

Linda Askew, LCSW
Student Support and Mental Health Care Services Supervisor, Newport News Public Schools (VA)

Dr. Kari Sassu
Board Member, Berlin Public Schools (CT)

Brian Benigni
Superintendent, Berlin Public Schools (CT)

Julia Dennis
Board of Education President, Berlin Public Schools (CT)

Dr. Lorenzo Hughes
Senior Manager of School Supports and Equitable Practices, Anne Arundel County Public Schools (MD)

Dr. Jessika Bottiani
Assistant Professor of Education, University of Virginia

Dr. Maisha Gillins
Executive Director of Equity and Accelerated Student Achievement, Anne Arundel County Public Schools (MD)

Melissa Goff
Deputy Executive Director, Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA)

Dr. Sami Al-Abdrabbuh, Ph.D.
Oregon School Board Members of Color Caucus, President, NSBA Board of Directors, Pacific Region

Carla Walker
Director of Environmental Justice and Equity, World Resources Institute

Marissa Alberty
Senior Associate for National & State Partnerships, The Education Trust

Dr. Amy Pleet-Odle
Founder, Inclusion Focused Coaching, LLC