| Thursday, August 18, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM | WELCOME Jessica Anderson Executive Director, Heritage Action for America | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | PROTECTING KIDS IN SCHOOL AND PRESERVING PARENTS' RIGHTS In the past year, parents around the country have raised their voices to advocate for their children's best interests in the education system. Learn how Heritage Action is coming alongside to protect parents' rights, fight back against dangerous agendas infiltrating our children's schools, and partnering with parents and allies at the state and local level to advance much needed education reforms. Janae Stracke Director of Grassroots, Heritage Action for America Lindsey Burke Director, Center for Education Policy and Mark A. Kolokotrones Fellow in Education, The Heritage Foundation Jonathan Butcher Will Skillman Fellow, Education Policy, The Heritage Foundation Sen. Bill DeSteph Virginia Senator, 8th District Candi Cushman Family Foundation of Virginia Merianne Jensen Concerned Mother and Education Advocate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM | TRAINING: HOW TO RUN FOR YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD Learn how to become a decision maker through this training on how to run for your local school board. James Quarles Regional Coordinator, Heritage Action for America Heather Cordasco Former School Board Member, Williamsburg/James City County, VA, Sentinel Andrew Yeager School Board Trustee, Carroll Independent School District, Southlake, TX, Sentinel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM | BREAK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | TRAINING: HOW TO STAY ENGAGED IN YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION AND HOLD THE SCHOOL ACCOUNTABLE In this training, Nicole Neily will teach you how to be an advocate for your rights as a parent. You will hear tips and tricks to stay involved in the classroom and will learn how to hold the school accountable. Nicole Neily President & Founder, Parents Defending Education | TRAINING: WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP MAINTAIN ELECTION INTEGRITY Join Heritage Action Regional Coordinator Melody Clarke to learn how citizen engagement leads to fair, honest, and transparent elections. Melody Clarke Sr. Regional Coordinator, Heritage Action for America Dr. ClaraBelle Wheeler Virginia Fair Elections | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | RECEPTION Following the final training session, guests will have the opportunity to talk with the speakers and other attendees while enjoying beverages and hors d'oeuvres on the terrace. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | DINNER: TAKING A STAND ON AND IN THE COURT Special Address: The Hon. Jason Miyares Attorney General, Commonwealth of Virginia Jonathan Isaac Professional Basketball Player and Author of Why I Stand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
