Schedule details
Innovation Schools Action Summit
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Wednesday, January 27
Breakfast and Registration
Start the Action Summit with breakfast and a few special surprises.
Late Registration
Check in by 11:00 AM to join your school site visit.
Call to Action
Opening remarks and a shared commitment to action that will shape the future of high school.
Transition
Board buses for school site visits.
School Site Visits
Experience innovative schools in New Orleans and the surrounding area.
Travel to Hotel
Return transportation from school site visits to Bourbon Orleans Hotel.
In Community: Happy Hour Reception
Connect over drinks and hors d’oeuvres.
Open to community members.In Community: Film Screening
Watch Turnaround: The Reinvention of New Orleans’ Public Education System, followed by a conversation with filmmaker David Osburne and members of the documentary cast.
Walk NOLA
Free time to explore the city and enjoy dinner at a recommended local spot.
Schedule subject to change.
Thursday, January 28
Morning Mixer
Start the day with breakfast, games, a special student feature, and a second line.
Morning Plenary
Hear from students and community members about the future of high school.
National High School Showcase
Explore interactive exhibits featuring innovative high schools from across the country.
Keynote Lunch
Join Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner for a keynote on preparing students for what comes next.
I Do: Expert-Led Learning
Explore a new topic or join an enriching conversation led by experts.
We Do: Learn Together
Explore resources and learn alongside colleagues in an interactive session.
You Do: Plan for Action
Apply what you learned and build an action plan for your community.
All In: Action Rally
Close Day 2 with group reflections and nominations for the Action Awards.
Schedule subject to change.
Friday, January 29
Breakfast
Start the final day with breakfast and informal conversation before the closing celebration.
The Action Awards
Close the Action Summit by celebrating people who have given their all to bring innovation to their communities and bring community to the Action Summit.
Schedule subject to change.
Join the Action
Explore what’s possible for the future of high school and leave with a plan for your community. January 27–29, 2027 in New Orleans.
Register for the Action Summit