LEAD Education Summit: Full Schedule

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8:30am EDT

Tuesday July 28, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am EDT

Sylvester Chisom’s day 2 keynote will explore the future of Career and Technical Education, highlighting how innovative pathways can spark hope, expand access, and create real economic opportunity for students and communities alike.

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Kareem Neal

Teacher, Phoenix Union High School District

Kareem Neal is a self-contained special education teacher in Phoenix, AZ. He has taught students with cognitive delays for 24 years. He is the 2019 Arizona Teacher of the Year and is a 2022 inductee into the National Teachers Hall of Fame. He is on the board of directors for The National... Read More →

Sylvester Chisom

Tuesday July 28, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am EDT
Main Conference Room

9:00am EDT

Elevating Urban & Rural Schools Panel

Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

Main Conference Room

This panel brings together leaders from district administration, workforce readiness, and workforce development to explore how schools can better prepare students for success after graduation. The conversation will focus on closing opportunity gaps across urban and rural communities, strengthening durable skills, and aligning education with real workforce needs. Panelists will also examine how to redefine student success through college, career pathways, certifications, apprenticeships, and entrepreneurship. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for building stronger partnerships between schools, higher education, and industry to create more future-ready opportunities for all students.

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