to build a brighter future
School Connect Summit
School Connect Summit IN ACTION
This one-of-a-kind leadership summit gathers representatives from business, education, faith, nonprofit, and government entities to connect, learn, and strategize how together, we can build a better future for Arizona children. Speakers, seating assignments, and conversation topics are designed to help leaders connect their efforts through the school system to maximize reach and influence for positive change.
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Leadership Development
Gain top leadership insights from experts in education, business, faith, nonprofit, and government
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See A Brighter Future
Find the inspiration to build a foundation today that will produce a brighter future tomorrow
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Take YOUR Seat At The Table
Join the conversation to innovate with top leaders from your own community
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Connections That Matter
Form the right connections to build partnerships that help you reach your goals
Join us for the School Connect Summit!
Please join us for the School Connect Summit 2024, on February 12th, at Footprint Center. Take your seat on the arena floor as leaders from every sector share their vision for the future. Together, we will build resiliency, curate innovative solutions to new challenges, and empower our communities to connect through their local schools – building partnerships that will change the future for Arizona children.
- Network with 1,000 education, business, faith, nonprofit & government leaders across the state
- Find partners for YOUR school and organization
- Learn about Whole Child, Whole School, Whole Community
- Discover how to navigate through uncertainty and change as a powerful team
- Share a table with leaders from your own region to directly impact your community
- Hear from authors of trend setting stories in education
- Brainstorm innovative community solutions to tackle new challenges facing Arizona children
- Find ways to enhance employee retention
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Volunteer, Sponsor, or Learn More!
“I can tell you that businesses are looking for ways to connect with schools, and they need a strategy. And what the [School Connect] Summit does is it provides a strategy and specific action steps. And here’s what’s even better – they work!”
DICK FOREMAN, PRESIDENT & CEO, ARIZONA BUSINESS & EDUCATION COALITION
WHAT TO EXPECT
Event Location
Footprint Center Arena
201 E Jefferson St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Event Date
February 12, 2024, 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
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Who Participates?
Attendees include leading representative from education, faith, business, nonprofit, and government entities in Arizona and across the country
- Organizations seeking to connect with the education community
- Leaders who want to network with the changemakers across the state
- Expert speakers providing leadership development
- Authors of trend setting stories in education
- Students sharing their voice to impact education and Arizona youth
- Innovative and collaborative thinkers working to activate positive community engagement around schools
EVENT FEATURES
- Expert speakers from education, health, business, faith, and government
- Networking with leaders in key roles to impact change for Arizona
- Seating planned by school district, location, and diverse representation
- Facilitated table conversations focused on active collaboration
- Inspirational stories from leaders who are building partnerships that will change the future of Arizona
- Catered luncheon
EVENT DATE
February 12, 2024, 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
EVENT LOCATION
Footprint Center Arena
201 E Jefferson St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Tickets and Registration?
- Attend
- Sponsor
- Volunteer
- Learn More
Share your voice,
expand your
influence
Dick Foreman on the Value for Business Leaders
Dick shares the value of the School Connect Summit to take your limited time and resources and apply them effectively. Find a direct path for how you can engage your community, steps you can take at the CAFES, and action steps outlined in the Summit!
Reverend Jerome Parker on the Value for Faith Leaders
Hear why Rev. Jerome Parker recommends the School Connect Summit for leaders of faith as the best way to get involved in your community and make a difference. Rev. Parker urges, “The community is literally coming around these schools to be the village and make change and impact in the lives of these young people. You as a faith leader absolutely need to be a part of School Connect. This is how we change the world.”
Join Our Village
Doing this alone is impossible; it takes all of us working together to make a difference.
Latest Podcast
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News & Events
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Celebrate the Champions of Education who have made a significant impact on Arizona's youth!
The School Connect Champions of Education Awards event honors those who lead with heart and help us to build a brighter future for Arizona youth.
What is YOUR favorite Front “Pourch” Rule?
Summertime means TIME spent with your #family, your #friends, and your #team! Tell us your Favorite Front “Pourch” Rule(s) in the comments! Do you never sip alone? Do you observe 5 o’clock somewhere rules? What’s your sip of choice?
Every person who comments with their favorite rule(s) will be entered into a drawing to win 2 free tickets to our Brewery Tour Fundraiser!
Fundraising tickets available here: https://schoolconnectaz.org/event/brewery-tour-24/
Tour schedule available here: https://schoolconnectaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-Brewery-Tour-Flyer.pdf
#summertime #neversipalone #5oclocksomewhere #frontpourchrules #frontporchrules #community
@frontpourchbrewing @lakepleasantbrewing @simplemachinebrewing
![What is YOUR favorite Front “Pourch” Rule?
Summertime means TIME spent with your #family, your #friends, and your #team! Tell us your Favorite Front “Pourch” Rule(s) in the comments! Do you never sip alone? Do you observe 5 o’clock somewhere rules? What’s your sip of choice?
Every person who comments with their favorite rule(s) will be entered into a drawing to win 2 free tickets to our Brewery Tour Fundraiser!
Fundraising tickets available here: https://schoolconnectaz.org/event/brewery-tour-24/
Tour schedule available here: https://schoolconnectaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-Brewery-Tour-Flyer.pdf
#summertime #neversipalone #5oclocksomewhere #frontpourchrules #frontporchrules #community
@frontpourchbrewing @lakepleasantbrewing @simplemachinebrewing](https://schoolconnectaz.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Happy Birthday America! We are so proud of our next generation and cannot wait to see the diversity, collaboration, and innovation you lead with!
#kidslead #united #nextgeneration #leadoutloud
![Happy Birthday America! We are so proud of our next generation and cannot wait to see the diversity, collaboration, and innovation you lead with!
#kidslead #united #nextgeneration #leadoutloud](https://schoolconnectaz.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Winner winner, chicken dinner! Guess who played Tour Trivia and won? We are pleased to give a shout out to @pete_the_cat_design a local artist who has designed for both Lake Pleasant Brewing and Front Pourch Brewing. You can checkout more gorgeous artwork on Insta!
We LOVE that all 3 breweries on our tour support local artists. Join us Thursday, July 25th: #EngageLocal, #SupportLocal, #IMPACTLocal
https://schoolconnectaz.org/event/brewery-tour-24/
#tourtrivia #winner #labeldesign #drinklocal #summerfreedom #brewerytourfundraiser
@lakepleasantbrewing
@frontpourchbrewing
@simplemachinebrewing
![Winner winner, chicken dinner! Guess who played Tour Trivia and won? We are pleased to give a shout out to @pete_the_cat_design a local artist who has designed for both Lake Pleasant Brewing and Front Pourch Brewing. You can checkout more gorgeous artwork on Insta!
We LOVE that all 3 breweries on our tour support local artists. Join us Thursday, July 25th: #EngageLocal, #SupportLocal, #IMPACTLocal
https://schoolconnectaz.org/event/brewery-tour-24/
#tourtrivia #winner #labeldesign #drinklocal #summerfreedom #brewerytourfundraiser
@lakepleasantbrewing
@frontpourchbrewing
@simplemachinebrewing](https://schoolconnectaz.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Help @highland_lakes_school make their Love Our Schools Day project dreams come true!
This innovative school wants to create a makerspace room for their students - a space where students can work collaboratively, creating and learning as they exploring new ideas and concepts!
Would you partner with them and share your talents and resources?
Project Link: https://schoolconnectaz.org/love-our-school/highland-lakes-school-steam-makerspace-deer-valley-school-district/
Are you a school who wants to join Love Our Schools Day and invite your community? Sign up!
https://schoolconnectaz.org/love-our.../submit-your-project/
#loveourschools #ittakesavillage #loveourschoolsday @dvusd @dvusd #makerspace #stemstudents #schoolproject
![Help @highland_lakes_school make their Love Our Schools Day project dreams come true!
This innovative school wants to create a makerspace room for their students - a space where students can work collaboratively, creating and learning as they exploring new ideas and concepts!
Would you partner with them and share your talents and resources?
Project Link: https://schoolconnectaz.org/love-our-school/highland-lakes-school-steam-makerspace-deer-valley-school-district/
Are you a school who wants to join Love Our Schools Day and invite your community? Sign up!
https://schoolconnectaz.org/love-our.../submit-your-project/
#loveourschools #ittakesavillage #loveourschoolsday @dvusd @dvusd #makerspace #stemstudents #schoolproject](https://schoolconnectaz.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Are you ready for Tour Trivia!?! Which brewery on our tour has a local artist custom design their labels? Answer in the comments for a chance to win a shout out!
Register: https://schoolconnectaz.org/event/brewery-tour-24/
Thursday, July 25 Tour Schedule Flyer: https://schoolconnectaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-Brewery-Tour-Flyer.pdf
Enjoy an Exciting Brewery Tour and Poker Experience! More than just a brewery tour, get a chance to win big at our exclusive poker run. Purchase up to 4 tournament entries and play for a chance to win 50% of the prize pool. Sip on a craft beer at each of the breweries and receive a playing card at each location to build your best hand. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to tour the breweries and potentially walk away a winner! @lakepleasantbrewing @simplemachinebrewing @frontpourchbrewing
#cheers #brewerytour #love #trivia #schoolconnecttribe #drinklocal #instagood
![Are you ready for Tour Trivia!?! Which brewery on our tour has a local artist custom design their labels? Answer in the comments for a chance to win a shout out!
Register: https://schoolconnectaz.org/event/brewery-tour-24/
Thursday, July 25 Tour Schedule Flyer: https://schoolconnectaz.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-Brewery-Tour-Flyer.pdf
Enjoy an Exciting Brewery Tour and Poker Experience! More than just a brewery tour, get a chance to win big at our exclusive poker run. Purchase up to 4 tournament entries and play for a chance to win 50% of the prize pool. Sip on a craft beer at each of the breweries and receive a playing card at each location to build your best hand. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to tour the breweries and potentially walk away a winner! @lakepleasantbrewing @simplemachinebrewing @frontpourchbrewing
#cheers #brewerytour #love #trivia #schoolconnecttribe #drinklocal #instagood](https://schoolconnectaz.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)