About this Event
Every year, the Latinx Education Collaborative brings together Latinx educators and friends for a day of learning, connection, and community.
Evolución 2026, our 9th annual conference, takes place on Saturday, October 10, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kauffman Conference Center. This year's theme, Seguimos Aquí: Together We Rise, declares that we are still here, and that teachers are experts who bring so much more to our schools and communities.
The day includes workshops on bringing AI into the classroom, education leadership, family engagement, and the many roles teachers play beyond the classroom, along with conversation and reflection circles on wellness and burnout, Latinos in leadership, Latinos in advocacy, and family engagement.
Whether you're seeking new strategies, resources, or meaningful connections, you'll leave inspired, supported, and reminded that you're part of a community working together to create brighter futures
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration & Breakfast
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Welcome & Set the Tone
Host: Carmen Eppright
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Morning Keynote
Host: Dr. Uzziel Pecina
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Conversation Spaces
Info: Wellness and Burnout, Latinos in Leadership, Family Engagement Leaders, Latinos in Education Advocacy
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Breakout Sessions
Info: From the Window to the Door, Bridging AI in the Classroom, Family Engagement Strategies, Beyond Being a Teacher
🕑: 12:00 AM - 12:30 AM
Lunch Begins
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
The Future of Education Panel
Host: Eddy Cerritos
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Closing Keynote
Host: Alicia Rodriguez
Event venue & nearby stays
Kauffman Foundation Conference Center, 4801 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, United States
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