Black in School Summer Institute

Join us for the Black in School Summer Institute on June 4-5, 2026 at Rex & Margaret Fortune Early College High School! Learn from leading voices in education working to close the African American achievement gap.
This year’s theme is Pedagogies and Practices for Successfully Reaching African American Students. We are excited to have three keynote speakers this year.

• Dr. Chris Emdin: Professor of Science Education, Teachers College, Columbia University. Maxine Green Chair for Distinguished Contributions to Education.
• Dr. Tyrone Howard: Professor of Education, UCLA. Founding Director, UCLA Black Male Institute. Pritzer Family Endowed Chair.
• Dr. Torence Powell: Incoming Chancellor, Los Rios Community College District
  Seats are limited, get your ticket now!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Rex & Margaret Fortune Early College High School, 10420 Big Horn Boulevard, Elk Grove, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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