This year’s Strategic Data Convening on May 8–9 in Boston, MA centers on the big question: Now What? by exploring how technological breakthroughs can be transformed into lasting, ethical impact through the work that truly drives change. Join WestEd expert, Angela Minnici, for an important panel conversation, alongside other experts in the field.
Plenary Session 1: The State and Future of Federal Education Policy
Attend an insightful panel discussion on the current state and future trajectory of federal education policy, featuring expert perspectives on key challenges and opportunities within the education landscape. The conversation will examine how recent executive, legislative, and policy changes are shaping the sector, offering a deeper understanding of their implications for schools, educators, and policymakers, along with strategies for navigating and influencing the future of education policy.
Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
Time: 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET
Location: Ballroom A&B
WestEd Featured Panelist
Angela Minnici, Vice President, Institutional Development, WestEd
Minnici formulates WestEd’s overall strategy and vision for growing a portfolio that supports children and adults from birth through workforce development, spanning research and evaluation, professional learning, and technical assistance projects.
Additional Panelists
- Sonja Santelises, Chief Executive Officer, Baltimore City Public Schools
- Andy Rotherham, Co-Founder and Senior Partner, Bellwether
- Derrell Bradford, President, 50CAN
- Christopher Minnich, President, NWEA at HMS