BSF/LSF 54th Annual School Fair

Name: BSF/LSF 54th Annual School Fair
Start: 2026-10-18T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-18T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Student Center - University of District of Columbia (UDC)

Schedule

Sun Oct 18 2026 at 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Student Center - University of District of Columbia (UDC) | Washington, DC

The Black Student Fund and the Latino Student Fund present the Annual School Fair. Tickets are FREE.
About this Event

The Black Student Fund and the Latino Student Fund present the 54th Annual School Fair. Tickets are FREE.

The BSF/LSF Annual School Fair is a forum for families to learn about independent school education and engage students, teachers and administrators from more than 60 local and national independent schools and educational programs. This event will also include workshops, recorded content, and a digital resources library.

Agenda

🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Completing the Admissions and Financial Aid Process
Host: Jewell Samuel

Info: The speaker will share best practices on applying and seeking financial aid. First Floor Ballroom (Top Level )

🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:15 PM
Five Tips for Finding the Right School for Your Child
Host: Dr. Rona Frederick

Info: Dr. Rona Frederick will share tips for how to identify schools that are the right fit for your child. Student Lounge A Floor (Middle Level )

🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:15 PM
Navigating Mental Health for K-12 Children of Color
Host: Dr. Linda McGhee

Info: Dr. Linda McGhee will provide insight and lessons on mental health issues facing children in post-Covid America. Executive Conference Room 110 First Floor (Top Level)

🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:15 PM
Financial Aid at Independent Schools
Host: Frankie Brown

Info: Frankie Brown of the Sidwell Friends School and Kevin Mills of Serving Our Children will discuss financial aid. First Floor Ballroom (Top Level)

🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:15 PM
Education and Money
Host: Mark Baker

Info: Mark Baker will provide financing models and tips to help families finance education and best practices for financing independent schools. Tower Conference Room, Student Lounge A Floor (Middle Level)