I'm back from Public Interest Projects’ 2nd Annual Communities for Public Education Reform Convening in Philadelphia. Two hundred community, youth and parent organizers, as well as the foundations that support them, came together to share experiences and improve skills.
It was a busy three days including simultaneous dialogue sessions, site visits to local organizations and entertainment provided by the Kensington Creative and Performing Arts Drum Line and Familia Rojas, a local Puerto Rican Bomba group. Participants also had the opportunity to experience the variety of cuisine that Philadelphia has to offer through a diverse dine-around.
This year’s event was particularly successful due to continual follow-up to invitees until registration was confirmed or released, allowing additional, wait-listed guests the opportunity to attend. In addition, we were able to reduce the event’s budget by 20%. Time to start planning next year's convening!
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