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Following a successful inaugural event in 2024, which saw educators, college students, and community members come together, the Little Rock School District will host its Second Annual Black Male Educator Summit from March 14-15, 2025. The sessions, panel discussions, and keynote address will be held at Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy, 9417 Geyer Springs Road.
The poignant summit theme will continue: Shop Talk: Building Community Through Cutting-Edge Conversations. We want to emphasize that participation in the summit is not limited to a specific group but is open to all who wish to attend. This inclusivity is a key part of our mission to ignite a movement in the Little Rock School District (LRSD) and the central Arkansas region that will ultimately improve outcomes for black male educators and students.
Additionally, the target audience extends beyond educators in the LRSD. We welcome educators from neighboring districts, college students at local and regional higher education institutions (especially those majoring in education or a related field), and community members with a vested interest in pre-K-12 education.
In anticipation of this year’s event, a planning team met over the summer hosting an engaging PD session with BM educators in LRSD. Their efforts laid the foundation for a year of conversation and action. Their efforts laid the foundation for a year of conversation and action. The administration looks forward to sharing and building on those actionable steps, and we invite you to be part of this collaborative effort to have a tangible impact on the future of education.
Schedule of Events
FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2025
5:00 PM: Black Male Educator Shop Talk Conversation
Location: Grant Stillman Ballroom, Ron Robinson Center
Address: 426 W. Markham Street, Little Rock, AR
6:00 PM: Black Male Educator Summit Kick-Off Reception
Open to all, free food and beverages
Location: Grant Stillman Ballroom, Ron Robinson Center
Address: 426 W. Markham Street, Little Rock, AR
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM: 2025 Black Male Educator Summit
Free and open to all
LRSD Educators may receive Professional Development Hours
Location: Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy
Address: 9417 Geyer Springs Road, Little Rock, AR
Session Titles
Tendaji - A Cultural Connection with Diverse Students
Shop Talk Session - Members of the LRSD BMEI Leadership team
Ryan Davis (UALR) - What Representation Means and/or Social Emotional Wellness theme
Curriculum and Associates - Outcomes for All
Marquis Cooper - The Four R’s of Manhood- Rescue, Restore, Rebuild, Release
Ayodele Harrison - You Ain’t Stuck: Motivating Black Men today for greater impact tomorrow
The Presenting Sponsor for BMES 2025 is Curriculum Associates.
Mark your calendars for March 14-15, 2025, and plan to attend. Registration is now open - click here!