Color of Education 2026 | Justice Rising
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Every student deserves the opportunity to thrive, and each of us has a role in making that possible.
Join educators, students, parents, policymakers, researchers, and community leaders for the 2026 Color of Education Summit: Justice Rising: Repairing, Restoring, Resisting.
Together, we’ll explore what it takes to repair harm, restore opportunity, and resist inequities in education. Through inspiring keynotes, engaging breakout sessions, and meaningful connections, you’ll find ideas, tools, and community to strengthen your work in classrooms, schools, and beyond.
WHEN & WHERE
Friday, October 2, 2026: Virtual evening kickoff
Saturday, October 3, 2026: Hybrid
FEATURED KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
• Bishop William J. Barber II
• Marley Dias
• Dr. Tressie McMillan Cottom
WHY ATTEND?
Explore practical approaches to supporting students and creating learning environments where every child belongs.
Connect with people working to strengthen public education across North Carolina and beyond.
Learn from research, history, and lived experiences to inform action in your community.
Renew your sense of purpose alongside others committed to educational opportunity.
In-person ticket purchases include a copy of The Boy Who Helped Change Schools, the new children’s book about Dr. Dudley E. Flood.
BRING YOUR TEAM
Groups purchasing 10 or more tickets receive 10% off. Complete the Group Ticket Interest Form to get started: https://bit.ly/44RNCD1
Mark yourself “Going,” invite your network, and complete your registration to secure your spot. Responding to this Facebook event does not register you for the summit.
Color of Education is a partnership of the Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity & Opportunity, Public School Forum of North Carolina, Samuel DuBois Cook Center on Social Equity, and Duke University’s Center for Child and Family Policy.
#ColorOfEducation #JusticeRising #FloodEquity
Join educators, students, parents, policymakers, researchers, and community leaders for the 2026 Color of Education Summit: Justice Rising: Repairing, Restoring, Resisting.
Together, we’ll explore what it takes to repair harm, restore opportunity, and resist inequities in education. Through inspiring keynotes, engaging breakout sessions, and meaningful connections, you’ll find ideas, tools, and community to strengthen your work in classrooms, schools, and beyond.
WHEN & WHERE
Friday, October 2, 2026: Virtual evening kickoff
Saturday, October 3, 2026: Hybrid
FEATURED KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
• Bishop William J. Barber II
• Marley Dias
• Dr. Tressie McMillan Cottom
WHY ATTEND?
Explore practical approaches to supporting students and creating learning environments where every child belongs.
Connect with people working to strengthen public education across North Carolina and beyond.
Learn from research, history, and lived experiences to inform action in your community.
Renew your sense of purpose alongside others committed to educational opportunity.
In-person ticket purchases include a copy of The Boy Who Helped Change Schools, the new children’s book about Dr. Dudley E. Flood.
BRING YOUR TEAM
Groups purchasing 10 or more tickets receive 10% off. Complete the Group Ticket Interest Form to get started: https://bit.ly/44RNCD1
Mark yourself “Going,” invite your network, and complete your registration to secure your spot. Responding to this Facebook event does not register you for the summit.
Color of Education is a partnership of the Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity & Opportunity, Public School Forum of North Carolina, Samuel DuBois Cook Center on Social Equity, and Duke University’s Center for Child and Family Policy.
#ColorOfEducation #JusticeRising #FloodEquity
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Where is it happening?
McKimmon Conference and Training Center at NC State, 1101 Gorman St, Raleigh, NC 27606-2002, United States
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Host or PublisherDudley Flood Center for Educational Equity & Opportunity
