(Black PR Wire) White Plains, New York — The NABSE Northeast Region Conference 2026, Elevating Excellence: Leadership, Literacy, Learning, is the premier opportunity for educators and community partners to convene and make a lasting impact on educational equity for Black students.

This year’s conference features an opening “State of Black Education Townhall” on April 30, offering a crucial conversation about the current landscape and educational outcomes for Black students. The Moderator is Adrian Straker, MS Ed. NABSE, Northeast Regional Representative, and NYC Education Equity Action Plan Coalition (EEAPC) - NYCPS Black Studies Curriculum Core Team Member.

The NABSE Northeast Regional Conference, begins on Thursday evening, with the “State of Black Education Townhall” featured panelists are key regional educational leaders,  the Chancellor of the  State University of New York - (SUNY), Dr. John B. King, the President of SUNY Westchester Community College, Dr. Belinda Miles, the Assistant Commissioner with NYS Department of Education, Dr. Anael Alston, the Superintendent of Hartford Public Schools, Dr. Andraé Townsel, and the CEO of Bailey Education Group, Tanisha Washington.

NABSE Northeast Regional Conference Highlights April 30, 2026- May 3, 2026, Sonesta, White Plains, NY:

“This NABSE NER 2026 conference is more than professional development; it is a movement to ensure excellence and outcomes in Black education,” [Adrian Straker, MS Ed, Northeast RR, NABSE]. “We are bringing together the most dedicated minds to tackle the toughest challenges and celebrate our triumphs.”

The Black Educational Policy Forum is a policy-focused session that addresses educational equity, reform, and actionable strategies across and within states. (Lead participants are NABSE NER State Presidents with an address by Former NYC Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams). Friday, May 1

The Black Leaders in Education Forum (BLE Forum) is where key leaders and organizations will discuss major issues affecting education and literacy for African American students. Saturday May2

Participants will also benefit from 16 professional development workshops covering topics such as literacy, special education, leadership development, college readiness/college environment, artificial intelligence in education, and career and technical education.

Engagement, Equity, & Excellence

Registration Required / Additional Events are Ticketed

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National Alliance of Black School Educators Northeast Region (NABSE NER)

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NABSE NER CONFERENCE “STATE OF BLACK EDUCATION TOWNHALL”