About this Event
NYC Men Teach 8th Annual Innovation in Education Conference
Join NYC Men Teach for our 8th Annual Innovation in Education Conference 2026, "Understanding Our Histories. Transforming Our Classrooms.," live and in-person at Queens College with world renowned education scholar and luminary, Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings.
Our Innovation in Education Conference is designed for students to prepare them for real world, tough issues in education and the teaching profession. With an anchor in the mission and impact of NYC Men Teach, this year's conference theme bridges our decennial celebration and the 30th anniversary of Dr. Ladson-Billings' landmark article, "Toward a Critical Race Theory of Education," to offer practical insight into the current state of education with a radical imagining of the future of teacher education that benefits us all.
Campus venue location TBA. Doors open at 4:30pm.
Light refreshments will be available along with free giveaways and photo opportunities.
Event contact: [email protected]
Agenda
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Pre-Conference Mixer
Info: Meet and greet with light refreshments and photo opportunities.
🕑: 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Conference
Event venue & nearby stays
Queens College, City University of New York, 65-30 Kissena Boulevard, Queens, United States
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