Building for Education and Democracy (BEAD) Conference

2025 Theme: A Freedom School for Educators

This professional learning conference is designed for pre-K-12 educators who are seeking a deeper understanding of education policy – past and present – and the pivotal relationship between education and democracy. Building on Bank Street’s history, tradition, and expertise in progressive education and centering the critical link between civic engagement and progressivism, this conference will support educators in navigating the current policy context while exploring the transformative potential of education to restore and renew democracy. BEAD will support school-based professionals with a broad spectrum of policy expertise by providing both background and up-to-date information on education policies and the relationship between inquiry and action in the current context.

This conference is sponsored by Bank Street’s Public Engagement and Research Initiative (PERI). For questions, please email peri@bankstreet.edu. 

Time and Location

Wednesday, July 9 from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Bank Street College
610 West 112th Street, New York, NY 10025

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