Maximizing Opportunity Amid Evolving Federal & State Roles in Education

We invite you to join the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education for our upcoming Critical Issues Forum, "Maximizing Opportunity Amid Evolving Federal & State Roles in Education" on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM at The Gathering Spot. (Registration, networking, and breakfast begin at 9:30 a.m. The program will start promptly at 10:00 a.m.)

As the landscape of education governance continues to evolve, the lines between federal, state, and local responsibilities are shifting. These changes impact everything from funding, to accountability and innovation. This forum will examine how these changes shape opportunity in Georgia’s education system and what leaders can do to navigate this dynamic environment. Discussions will focus on how policymakers, educators, and community advocates can work together to align resources, expand access, and ensure every student benefits from a coherent and effective education system.

Featured speakers include:

• Mr. Greg Dozier, Commissioner, Technical College System of Georgia
• Ms. Amy Jacobs, Commissioner, Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
• Ms. Mindy Binderman, Executive Director, Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students
• Dr. Duke J. Bradley, III, Superintendent, Newton County Schools
• Mr. Cary Claiborne, Chief Academic Officer, College Advising Corps
• Ms. Judy Fitzgerald, Executive Director, Voices for Georgia's Children
• Dr. Charlene D. Gilbert, Provost & SVP for Academic Affairs, Clark Atlanta University
• Ms. Katie Landes, Director, Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network
• Ms. Carol Lewis, Executive Director, Communities in Schools of Georgia
• Ms. Maggie Reeves, Director, K-12 Education & Project Director, Urban Institute