Los Angeles County Public Education Philanthropy Summit?Recap

Earlier this month Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation (GLAEF) hosted the inaugural Los Angeles County Philanthropy Summit for Public Education: Uniting for Student Success. The event featured Dr. Debra Duardo, Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools, and insightful contributions from educators and administrators instrumental in shaping the event and informing innovative outcomes for student success.

The summit aimed to achieve several key objectives:

Deepening Philanthropic Impact: Attendees gained insights into innovative philanthropic strategies tailored specifically for enhancing K-12 public schools in Los Angeles County. Diverse speakers with backgrounds and experiences in philanthropy brought a wealth of perspectives to the forefront, enriching discussions, and inspiring action.

Community Building and Collaborative Problem-Solving: The summit fostered a strong community of education foundation professionals. Participants engaged in collaborative sessions and workshops aimed at solving common challenges faced by education foundations. The sharing of best practices and strategies encouraged mutual support and learning.

Concrete Takeaways and Extended Connections: Attendees left the summit equipped with tangible lessons that can be immediately applied in their roles within education foundations. The event also facilitated valuable relationships and connections that extend beyond the conference, encouraging ongoing collaboration and communication among attendees.

All event materials, including session PowerPoint presentations and information about GLAEF’s Fiscal Sponsorship, can be found here.

We are pleased to have facilitated this gathering, bringing together districts and education foundations to exchange ideas and initiate discussions about our collective strength and the significance of philanthropy in education.

Following the summit, we aim to support the establishment of partnerships between philanthropic organizations and districts to implement innovative strategies; foster a supportive network among education foundation professionals for continuous collaboration and knowledge exchange; and sustain relationships forged during the summit through subsequent meetings, joint projects, or participation in upcoming events.

GLAEF’s impact reaches far and wide across the County of Los Angeles, working with school districts and other local education agencies (LEAs) to transform public education and meet the needs of students. Through our unwavering commitment to student success and our strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, we are shaping the future of education and empowering the next generation of leaders.?

As we reflect on the summit and begin charting our course for the future, we look forward to staying connected and continuing our journey to harness the Power of One Los Angeles County.