You CAN Start A School

Schedule

Sat Apr 26 2025 at 12:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

301 Dexter Ave | Montgomery, AL

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What does it mean to be self-determined in education? It means not waiting for permission to lead or create the school your community needs!
About this Event

What does it mean to be self-determined in education? It means not waiting for permission to lead, innovate, or create the school your community needs.

Join us for a powerful afternoon gathering designed for educators, school leaders, aspiring founders, and advocates who believe that every child deserves access to a high-quality education—and that YOU have the power to create.

Set in the historic heart of Montgomery, this event will explore the history of the Black educational journey and connect it to today’s movement to expand school options in Alabama through bold leadership, new models, funding, and real opportunities.


What to Expect:

🧠 Panel: Expanding School Supply in Alabama

  • Real talk on barriers to starting new schools: facilities, funding, and policy

🛠️ ‘Build Your School’ Vision Sandbox

  • Dream up your ideal school model and get feedback from a Brain Trust of education leaders

🍽️ Lunch & Networking (Noon – 3 PM)

  • Connect with funders, advocates, and like-minded leaders

🎁 Giveaways for Attendees (must be present to win)

  • Gift cards

🎨 Onsite Child Zones

  • Face painting, coloring area, and child-friendly fun

Guided tours of the Self-Determined Exhibit every hour

  • Quizlet Challenge



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301 Dexter Ave, 301 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, United States

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