GFE 14th Annual Conference
The Fierce Urgency of Now: Fulfilling the Promise of Excellence and Equity

New Orleans, LA - Ritz Carlton

The American promise of education as the fundamental driver for upward mobility and national prosperity stands in peril. As disparities in educational opportunities, resources and outcomes continue to grow, excellence and equity remain out of reach for too many young people. The resulting civic, social justice and economic imperatives demand we be more aware, aligned and precise in remaking our education systems.

Increasingly frustrated by the pace of incremental improvement, education grantmakers seek more powerful approaches to achieve systemic change. How can we build new partnerships that deepen our collective impact? How can we harness the potential of innovation, while grounding our efforts in rigor and a deep understanding of what works? What role can grantmakers play in building the public will to transform and invigorate the entire education pipeline?

Join Grantmakers for Education as we convene the nation's largest gathering of education funders this fall in New Orleans, where, five years after Hurricane Katrina, both the promise and the crisis of American education remain in sharp focus. Even as we celebrate resilience and highlight models of success, we gather with a heightened sense of immediacy, a greater sense of opportunity and a renewed commitment to providing equity and excellence for all learners.
We look forward to seeing your proposal. Please contact DeL'Aurore Kyly if you have any questions or need any assistance in preparing your proposal.