Who We Are
Purpose
The 2026 Education and Business Summit exists to unite educators, business leaders, and community partners in advancing innovative practices that prepare students for success in college, career, military, and life. By fostering collaboration, we aim to strengthen the connection between education and workforce needs, ensuring every learner is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and character to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Mission
Our mission is to empower educators and stakeholders with research-based strategies and actionable tools that:
- Advance Career Readiness through authentic learning experiences and industry partnerships.
- Promote the Science of Reading for All, extending literacy practices into middle and high school, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and across all disciplines.
- Elevate Numeracy and Mathematics by connecting foundational skills to STEM applications and real-world problem-solving.
- Strengthen Civics and Character Education, fostering resilience, ethical decision-making, and civic responsibility.
- Support health, nutrition, and wellness programs that build strong minds, hearts, and bodies, enabling students to focus and flourish.
Vision
We envision a future where education and business work hand-in-hand to create a dynamic learning ecosystem that:
- Ensures every student graduates career-ready, literate, and numerate.
- Embeds disciplinary literacy and STEM connections into all learning pathways.
- Cultivates character, resilience, and civic engagement as cornerstones of personal and societal success.
- Champions Comprehensive Student Development, prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Together, we will shape a generation prepared not only for the jobs of tomorrow but for meaningful lives of purpose and contribution.