NOVEMBER 21-23, 2024
LOEWS PHILADELPHIA HOTEL | PHILADELPHIA, PA
#BMEC2024
Register now for the 2024 Black Men in Education Convening!
Dear Friends,
The Center for Black Educator Development is thrilled to host the 7th annual Black Men in Education Convening (#BMEC2024) on November 21 – 23, 2024 in Philadelphia, PA! We are looking to transform the education sector by recruiting, retaining, supporting, and activating more Black men to support and lead the work of revolutionizing the educational system.
Through #BMEC2024, we are continuing our tradition of educational activism, professional development, and organizing by convening Black men in education and those who support them to build community with each other through tactical thoughts, words, and actions that will help us to collectively change the lives of students and the school communities in which we serve. Our orientation is to lean and stand on the shoulders of our giants and heroes so that we may lift as we climb.
Inspired by the 30th anniversary of Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings’s book, “Dreamkeepers: Successful Teachers of African American Student” & the 70th anniversary of the landmark Brown vs Board ruling, this year’s convening theme is Deacons For Our Future: DreamKeepers Yesterday, Today, and Forever.
HELP US REACH ALL BLACK MEN IN EDUCATION!
Deadline to register: Friday, October 11, 2024. **Please be aware that the convening may sell out before the October 11th deadline. If you would like to secure your spot, register today.
VENDING OPPORTUNITIES AT #BMEC2024
Are you interested in serving as a vendor at #BMEC2024? We would really appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete this intake form to help us better understand you/your work and how you can support our conference attendees. Once your form is submitted, we will follow up shortly.
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
On this year’s agenda we will have distinguished speakers, lively panels and targeted workshops to inform, inspire and energize our commitment to serve as Black educator activists and improve outcomes for our students.
The event will focus on the following critical strands:
1) STEM
2) Curriculum, Instruction and Student Support
3) Leadership and Policy Making
4) Physical, Mental and Social Emotional Health and Wellness
5) Parent and Community Engagement
6) Professional Learning and Development
The 2024 BMEC agenda will be available soon.
#BMEC2024 ATTENDEES
WE WELCOME BLACK MEN IN EDUCATION AND THOSE WHO SUPPORT THEM.
Classroom teachers, college and high school students, district and school administrators, university professors, nonprofit and foundation leaders, education advocates, policy leaders, researchers, community members and activists, parents, fathers, brothers, uncles, mentors and more.
REGISTER NOW
BECOME A 2024 SPONSOR
We offer several sponsorships, each with opportunities for high‐impact visibility.
Showcase your brand and make meaningful connections with our attendees, including Black educators, future teachers, administrators, nonprofit leaders, legislators, funders and other stakeholders in education.
SECURE EMPLOYER SUPPORT
You know why you should attend #BMEC2024, but does your employer? Use this letter template to tailor your request for support from your employer.
MAIN STAGE SPEAKERS FROM 2023
OUR REACH & IMPACT
BMEC 2022 REPORT
870
ATTENDEES
31
STATES
Attendees reported increases in:
- Culturally-responsive practices uplifting students’ racial identities
- Understanding of historical contributions of Black people in education
- Emotional well-being and self-care support