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Color of Education Summit

Bringing together educators, policymakers, researchers, students, parents, community members, and other key stakeholders advance access and opportunity by eliminating racial disparities in education.

Transforming Education Through Access & Opportunity

The summit where collaboration, co-creation, and creativity drives collective action for students, families, and communities.


Color of Education 2025

The hybrid Color of Education Summit will be held on October 3-4, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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DR. KEISHA BENTLEY-EDWARDS

COLOR OF EDUCATION ’24

“What we learned from the Color of Education Summit is that we are in fact better together and we are willing to do what is necessary so that every child receives the education and opportunity to be their full selves.”

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Color of Education 2024 was made possible through the generous support of 28 sponsors, reflecting a strong network of partners committed to dismantling educational disparities and building a more equitable future. Join us in advancing this mission by becoming a sponsor and helping us expand our impact and sustain this vital work.

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Summit Impact

The 2024 Color of Education Summit brought together 889 attendees across 39 U.S. states and 7 countries, fostering a powerful, global dialogue on racial equity in education. The hybrid format extended access and engagement through 22 presentations, supported by 32 dedicated volunteers and 18 vendors.

The 2024 Color of Education Summit inspired over 80% of attendees to take action toward racial equity, deepen historical understanding, and develop innovative policy solutions. Consider sponsoring this powerful movement—your support helps create spaces where learning leads to impact and community drives change.

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“The summit provided an opportunity to engage in integrated spaces while removing access barriers through a seamless hybrid, in-person, and virtual experience”
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“It is a space to be involved in community with people who believe that students deserve the best from all of us”
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“I think networking, being able to network with different cultures and different people of color is so significant to the work that we do, so that we know that we’re not working in silos…”
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