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Creating Schools That Are Out Of This World!

Embrace the mission of discovery and exploration!

Join us for two transformative days, July 9–10, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. Together, let’s ignite a passion for deeper learning, as we reimagine education, reconnect with the joy of teaching, and empower students to change the world!

Shape the future. Inspire change. Be part of the journey!

2025 Summer Institute

2025 SUMMER INSTITUTE

FOR AUTHENTIC LEARNING & LEADERSHIP
JULY 9–10

2025 Keynote Speakers

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Erin Gruwell

Founder Freedom Writers Foundation

Daneé Pinckney

2025 Ohio Teacher of the Year

Peter Kahn

Educator, Poet, and Project Creator

About the Event

Bring a team (or just yourself) on July 9–10, 2025, for two inspiring days filled with hope, creativity, collaboration, and innovation where we reimagine education, reconnect with the joy of teaching, and empower students to change the world!

This K–12 conference will help you:

  • envision authentic learning and leadership;

  • be inspired by the work of others;

  • experience authentic instructional strategies;

  • and commit to next steps.

Most importantly, you’ll find ways to help students connect intellectually and emotionally with their own learning.

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“Thank you so much for such a wonderful conference. This Institute was SO INSPIRING! And absolutely just what I needed to restore my faith in why I truly love this profession.”

—2023 Summer Institute Attendee

Time & Location

July 9–10, 2025

8:30 AM–4:30 PM EDT

Upper Arlington High School

1625 Zollinger Road

Columbus, OH 43221, USA

2023 Institute Recap

2024 Institute Recap

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