United for Change: Empowering Education Leaders to Shape Tomorrow
WHAT\WHO
The 2025 National Summit on Education, hosted by the Foundation for Excellence in Education (ExcelinEd), is the nation’s premier event for education leaders, policymakers, and advocates dedicated to advancing student-focused reform. This annual gathering draws more than 1,000 influential voices from across the country to promote evidence-based strategies and bold policies that ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed.
This year’s Summit features:
- Results-driven sessions shaping education policy
- Dynamic keynotes from national thought leaders in education, including Opening Keynote by Florida Governor Jeb Bush and Luncheon Keynote by economist and author Emily Oster
- Networking opportunities with education innovators, local and state leaders, and national stakeholders
- Targeted programming for legislators, education officials, nonprofit leaders, and community advocates
Attendees will leave inspired and equipped with actionable ideas to drive educational transformation in their states and communities.
WHEN
November 17–19, 2025
WHERE
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
601 Loyola Ave.
SOCIAL & WEBSITE
Website: https://excelined.org/national-summit/
Facebook: @ExcelinEd
X: @ExcelinEd
LinkedIn: ExcelinEd
YouTube: @ExcelinEd
MEDIA CONTACT
ExcelinEd Media Team
Jennifer Wagner – Jennifer@ExcelinEd.org
New Orleans & Company:
Kelly Schulz – kschulz@neworleans.com , (504) 421-0962
Rhonda Cook – rcook@neworleans.com , (504) 616-6161