Virtual Program Schedule

subject to change

All virtual sessions will be held live on Zoom. Zoom links will be sent the week of March 18th for anyone registered by March 16th, and on March 23 for anyone who registers after March 16.

Recordings will be available in the Attendee Service Center for registered attendees.

Tuesday, March 24th, 2026

7 pm - 9 pm ET

Themes of the DAY: “Arts Amplified: Lifting Community Voices Through Creativity”

Welcome

“From Experience to Influence: Advocacy Through Storytelling”
presented by Joshua Rashon Streeter

“The Power Within: Your Story to Fuel Change”
presented by Ashley Forman and Mauricio Pita

Closing & Activation

Highlight: Educator Center Advocacy Lesson Plans

Thursday, March 26th, 2026

7 pm - 9 pm ET

Themes of the DAY: “Advocacy Toolkit: Skills for Navigating the Landscape”

Welcome

“Grassroots in Action: Practical Tools for Local Change”
presented by Harry Culpepper

“Creating Community Change: Arts as a Voice for Advocacy” Panel
panelists: Dana Edell, Jacob Ettkin and Shanara Gabrielle, moderator: Lisanne Shaffer-Dickerson

Closing & Activation

Highlight: EdTA Local Advocacy Guide

Saturday, March 28th, 2026

2 pm - 3:30 pm ET

Theme of the DAY: “From Classroom to Capitol: Teacher Advocacy in Action”

Welcome

“Raise Your Voice: Teacher Advocacy at the State and National Level”
presented by Randy Cohen

“Strategic Advocacy: Messaging and Meetings with Federal and State Legislators”
presented by Amanda Karhuse and Jazzmone Sutton

“Building Your Advocacy Action Plan”
presented by Joshua Rashon Streeter

Closing & Activation