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Education Summit ’25


4th Annual Education Summit

We believe that every family should have a genuine choice in education for their children.

Join us for the 4th Annual Education Summit to hear from an exciting array of speakers in the field of education freedom.

Educators, innovators, and families will explore the future of education, discuss schooling options, and provide you with the ability to connect on ways to improve accessibility, including microschools, hybrid models, and advocacy in Virginia.

Whether you’re a parent, educator, or entrepeneur, we’d love for you to come along and be inspired by the potential for Virginia’s future generations.

Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond

11049 West Broad Street
Glen Allen, VA 23060

P: 804-354-1542
F: 804-799-6078

Located off I-64, the Drury Plaza Hotel Richmond provides easy access to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, the Virginia State Capitol, the University of Richmond, and Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. Guests enjoy free hot breakfast, free snacks and cold beverages at the 5:30 Kickback® and free Wi-Fi. The hotel boasts more than 3,500 square feet of meeting space and an on-site Kitchen + Bar, open late every night in the lobby.


Our Keynote Speaker

We are excited to announce that Kerry McDonald will be our keynote speaker. She is a Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Economic Education, where she writes, hosts a podcast, and researches all things related to educational entrepreneurship. She is one of our nation’s leaders in the hybrid school ecosystem. 

Kerry McDonald
Senior Fellow Foundation for Economic Education


So, in the meantime, spread the word, and get ready to be part of a movement for education freedom in Virginia! We can not wait to see you there.


Full Details

Our 4th Annual Education Summit is currently undergoing rescheduling, so please wait for the new dates!

We believe that every family should have a genuine choice in education for their children.

What does that mean? How do we get there? We’ll highlight the latest trends in education delivery models.

Entrepreneurial educators and innovators across the Commonwealth are working to improve the quality and accessibility of education, thereby revolutionizing the state’s education system.

At this don’t-miss event, you’ll be inspired by what is possible right here in Virginia. You’ll learn about the “best practice” in Virginia, and go away inspired to take that knowledge right back to your families and communities. Just as importantly, you’ll meet other people from all walks of life in the Commonwealth who share the same struggles as you-making connections that could last a lifetime. Get answers to questions such as:

  • What do we need from our politicians in Richmond? How can we drive forward change in the State Capitol?
  • What resources are available to homeschoolers?
  • How can I find out more about what my children are learning in public schools, and speak up if necessary when something is wrong?
  • What are microschools? How can parents get involved in the microschool movement, and how is it possible to set one up?
  • What is the hybrid model of education? What are lab schools?
  • How can my microschool become more engaged with the broader community?
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