Inquiry in Action Forum October 24, 2025

Celebrate what is possible in public education when we place students at the center

Join educators and education enthusiasts from around the Bay Area for an evening of inspiration, celebration, and inquiry. Together we are asking:

What does a hopeful school look and feel like for students from marginalized communities?
How do we cultivate hope while working within systems that often feel resistant to change?
In what ways can we center student identity, voice, and agency in building the schools they deserve?
How can hope be a form of resistance and a driver for educational justice?

This event features Lead by Learning partner educators and leaders and the ways they are reshaping education and educational systems through the transformative power of collaborative inquiry.

Connect, recharge, and join us in cultivating hope. Delicious food will be served, including gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options.

Evening Highlights

5:00 – Light dinner and networking reception

5:30 – Evening kick-off, followed by flash talks from featured educators and leaders

7:30 – Celebratory toast and dessert, followed by The Anna Richert Legacy Award in Education Leadership

Join Us!

We are thrilled to offer Free Admission for Educators. If you are currently a classroom teacher, school staff member, librarian, school psychologist, site leader, after-school professional, or an education professional employed by a school or district, please register for a complimentary ticket through Eventbrite. Please note that tickets are non-transferable and valid only for the registered educator.

For community members, education enthusiasts, and supporters who are not currently working as educators, paid, $20 tickets are available for purchase through the University Storefront. Your contribution helps us keep this event free for educators and ensures we can continue to offer high-quality, community-rooted programming.