Innovation Schools Action Summit
SCHEDULE DETAILS
January 27-29, 2027
New Orleans
Check back soon for more programming details. Schedule subject to change. See final confirmation email for your personalized agenda.
DAY 1
Wednesday, January 27, 2027
| Time | Program | Description |
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| 8:00 AM–10:30 AM | Breakfast and Registration |
Start your Summit with food and other special surprises.
Location | Hotel
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| 10:30 AM–11:00 AM | Late Registration |
Must be checked-in by this time in order to load bus for school site.
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| 11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Call to Action |
Opening remark. Committing to action that will shape the future of high school.
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| 11:45 AM–12:00 PM | Transition |
Loading buses for school visits.
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| 12:00 PM–2:30 PM | School Site Visits |
See innovation schools throughout New Orleans and the greater metropolitan area.
Location | Various school sites. See final confirmation email for your assignment.
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| 2:30 PM–3:00 PM | Travel to Hotel |
Return transportation from school site visits to the hotel.
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| 5:00 PM–5:30 PM | In Community | Happy Hour Reception |
Enjoy drinks and hors d'oeuvres.
Location | Movie Theater
Open to community members.
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| 5:30 PM–7:00 PM | In Community | Film Screening |
Exclusive screening of David Osburne’s Turnaround: The Reinvention of New Orleans' Public Education System, followed by a dialogue about the film.
Location | Movie Theater
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| 7:00 PM–8:00 PM | Walk NOLA |
Free time in the city.
Dinner at recommended locations.
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DAY 2
Thursday, January 28, 2027
| Time | Program | Description |
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| 8:00 AM–9:00 AM | Morning Rally |
Get hyped with breakfast, games, and a special student feature second line.
Location | LSU-NOLA
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| 9:00 AM–10:00 AM | Morning Plenary |
A conversation with students and community members.
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| 10:00 AM–11:30 AM | Innovation Showcase |
Explore interactive innovation school presentations and exhibitions.
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| 11:45 AM–1:00 PM | Lunch |
Featuring The Future of High Schools keynote.
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| 1:15 PM–2:15 PM | I Do |
Various breakout sessions featuring experts.
Location | Various breakout rooms. See final confirmation for room assignments.
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| 2:30 PM–3:30 PM | We Do |
Various breakout sessions featuring interactive conversations with colleagues.
Location | Various breakout rooms. See final confirmation for room assignments.
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| 3:45 PM–4:45 PM | You Do |
Make meaning and plan action for your community.
Location | Various breakout rooms. See final confirmation for room assignments.
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| 5:00 PM–6:00 PM | ALL IN| Action Rally |
Group reflections and award nominations during a high-energy close to Day 2.
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DAY 3
Wednesday, January 29, 2027
| Time | Program | Description |
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| 8:00 AM–9:00 AM | Breakfast |
Start the final day with breakfast and informal conversation before the closing sessions.
Location | Hotel
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| 9:00 AM–10:00 AM | The ACTION Awards |
Recognizing those who gave it their all throughout the Summit.
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| 10:00 AM–11:00 AM | Office Hours |
Walk-up conversations and resource requests with Empower Schools staff.
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