ED-RED Legislative Dinner: Securing the Future of Public Education: Navigating Federal Uncertainty in 2025
Date: January 27, 2025
Location: Stevenson High School

Join ED-RED for an insightful evening designed to address critical issues facing public education at both the state and federal levels. This annual Legislative Dinner provides a unique opportunity for administrators, school board members, and education leaders to connect, collaborate, and discuss the future of education policy.

This year’s event will feature keynote speaker Noelle Ellerson Ng, a respected expert on federal education policy and Associate Executive Director of Advocacy & Governance at AASA, The School Superintendents Association. Her keynote will tackle the pressing concerns raised by the recent election results. Including the federal landscape, priorities of the new administration, potential policies and threats, state-level action, and more!

This timely conversation will provide a roadmap for understanding the evolving education landscape and empower attendees to take proactive steps in protecting and enhancing public education in Illinois. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with peers, learn from experts, and prepare for what’s ahead.

Evening Agenda:

5:00 PM - Doors Open for Check-in
5:00 - 6:00 PM - Networking Hour
6:00 - 8:00 PM - Dinner & Program