NCAN 2024 Team Takeaways
At this year’s NCAN conference in Anaheim, our team was inspired by the wealth of knowledge shared on everything from FAFSA changes to innovative postsecondary advising practices. Each session sparked new ideas and insights that will help us better support students and educators in their postsecondary journeys. Below, our team members share their key takeaways from the conference, highlighting important trends, tools, and strategies that can be applied in schools and districts across the country.
Conferencing & Networking Tips
Conferences and Summits can be incredible learning and networking opportunities for school practitioners. They can also be quite overwhelming: register for a hotel room while they’re still available; don’t forget to book that flight; choose some sessions to attend from what seems like a never ending list; get on the guest list for evening receptions and activities before it’s too late; meet with potentially hundreds of colleagues and vendors. Oh, and you only have a few days to do it!
EdLoC National Convening 2023
The 2023 EdLoc National Convening, held in Las Vegas last month, was a sold-out event that brought together education leaders of color to discuss innovative and actionable solutions to address the challenges facing low-income and underrepresented children and communities. The theme of the event, "Leading the Charge," reflected the urgency of the moment and the need for new approaches to dismantle systemic barriers and create sustainable change.