Name: Plenary 1: State Learning Agenda Stronger SEAs, Stronger Outcomes: Building Capacity to Turn Evidence into Action
Start: 2026-09-09T09:45:00-0400
End: 2026-09-09T11:00:00-0400

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 →

General Session

Stronger States, Stronger Outcomes

Dr. Matt Soldner

Kristy Brown

Dr. Molly Hart

Dr. Renee Nugent

Christy Todd

Catherine Truitt

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Stronger States, Stronger Outcomes

Dr. Matt Soldner

Kristy Brown

Dr. Molly Hart

Dr. Renee Nugent

Christy Todd

Catherine Truitt

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