All Learners Network, INC

Unprecedented federal education cutbacks to the Department of Education demand immediate attention. Join us for a vital discussion on the evolving financial landscape of K-12 education, providing district leaders with practical insights on funding, local control, and student equity.

Our panelists:

• Dr. Tarika Barrett, long-time educator and advocate for our country’s most vulnerable youth; CEO of Girls Who Code, and board member of New Visions for Public Schools.
• Ray McNulty, a national voice in education reform, former VT Commissioner of Education, Program Director for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and current Senior Fellow for Thought Leadership, Successful Practices Network.
• Dr. Lauren Morando Rhim, Senior Advisor and Co-Founder of Center for Learning Equity, former school board member in Vermont, and passionate advocate for students with disabilities. 
• Dr. John Tapper, CEO of All Learners Network, passionate former professor of education, and past district-level curriculum director with a mission to transform math education for all children, especially those who are marginalized by poverty, race, or learning differences.

This discussion will explore:

• The changing nature of education funding and its potential impact on school districts.
• The future of funding for high-poverty schools and students with learning differences.
• The implications of increased local and state control over education.
• Actionable strategies for navigating these changes to ensure equitable outcomes.

This session is essential for district and school leaders seeking to understand and prepare for the future of K-12 education funding. This session will be moderated by All Learners Network Chief Financial Officer, Christine Singleton.