Keynote Speakers

	OPENING KEYNOTE Starting Strong: Improving Student Outcomes through Focused Educator Preparation Susana Córdova Colorado Commissioner of Education Friday, February 16, 9:00 – 10:30 AM Aurora Ballroom A

	SPECIAL KEYNOTE The Future of American Democracy, Public Schools, and National Security: What This Means for the Future of Education and the Professions Saturday, February 17, 3:30 – 5:00 PM Aurora Ballroom A
	Sigal Ben-Porath, Ph.D. MRMJJ Presidential Professor Policy, Organizations, Leadership, and Systems Division University of Pennsylvania
	Leslie T. Fenwick, Ph.D. AACTE dean in residence Dean Emerita and Professor Howard University
	Christina Sneed Curriculum Developer The Pulitzer Center
	Valerie Strauss, moderator Education Journalist The Washington Post