March 20–21, 2017 | Washington, D.C.

A Dream Deferred: The Future of African American Education

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Welcome

The College Board’s A Dream Deferred™ conference is for education professionals who want to make a difference for African American students. 

Learn

Get firsthand insights from successful programs and learn innovative approaches that positively impact African American students.

Connect

Form new connections and collaborate with colleagues who are working to achieve excellence and equity in education.

Explore

See what great things happen when education professionals work to increase access and opportunity for African American students.  

A Dream Deferred 2016

Brandi Smith, Assistant Dean of Admissions, Emory University, Co-Chair, A Dream Deferred
Plenary speaker, Congressman James E. Clyburn, South Carolina
Plenary speaker Michael L. Lomax, President and CEO, United Negro College Fund, in conversation with Ericka Miller
Anticipating the Dream Deferred Plenary speaker, Michael L. Lomax
Plenary speaker: Dr. Rosalind Fuse-Hall, President of Bennett College
A Dream Deferred/HBCU Breakout session
Adrian Mims, Calculus Project Director, Boston University, MA
Perusing abundant resource center materials
Presenter, Tracy Smith, Assistant Principal, Nyack High School, NY
Plenary speaker: Talithia Williams, Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics, Harvey Mudd College, CA
Networking with colleagues