Stronger States, Stronger Outcomes: Full Schedule

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9:00am EDT

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Wednesday September 9, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

Independence Ballroom A, Independence Level

Speakers

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon

Dr. Jill Lammert

Director, National Comprehensive Center (NCC)

Assistant Secretary Kirsten Baesler

U.S. Department of Education

Wednesday September 9, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Independence Ballroom A, Independence Level

General Session

9:45am EDT

Plenary 1: State Learning Agenda Stronger SEAs, Stronger Outcomes: Building Capacity to Turn Evidence into Action

Wednesday September 9, 2026 9:45am - 11:00am EDT

Independence Ballroom A, Independence Level

To move the needle on student outcomes, state educational agencies (SEAs) are shifting from compliance-driven reporting toward evidence-informed decision-making. State Learning Agendas offer a blueprint for building this capacity.

Moderators

Dr. Matt Soldner

U.S. Department of Education

Speakers

Kristy Brown

Chief Academic Officer, Tennessee Department of Education

Kristy Brown, the chief academic officer at the Tennessee Department of Education, is dedicated to ensuring every student in Tennessee has access to high-quality education. She leads the divisions of Academic Strategy, Early Learning, Special Education and Student Supports, CORE District... Read More →

Dr. Molly Hart

Utah State Board of Education

Dr. Renee Nugent

Kansas State Department of Education

Christy Todd

Georgia Department of Education

Catherine Truitt

Session Presenter, NCC Learning Agenda Lead

Wednesday September 9, 2026 9:45am - 11:00am EDT
Independence Ballroom A, Independence Level

General Session

10:45am EDT

Break & Transition

Wednesday September 9, 2026 10:45am - 11:00am EDT

General Session

12:30pm EDT

Lunch (On Your Own)

Wednesday September 9, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT

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Wednesday September 9, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm EDT

General Session

4:00pm EDT

Working Session: Learning in Action

Wednesday September 9, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Independence Ballroom A, Independence Level

Working together in your SEA teams alongside CCNetwork and REL partners, you will reflect on our current organizational capacity and process the day’s learnings through the lens of your agency’s strategic priorities. Designed as a bridge between listening and doing, this session ensures your team leaves Day 1 with shared clarity on key takeaways and a clear focus for Day 2.

Wednesday September 9, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Independence Ballroom A, Independence Level

General Session

9:00am EDT

9:45am EDT

10:45am EDT

12:30pm EDT

4:00pm EDT

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