Roots to Routes: A Call Forward

Roots to Routes: A Call Forward, January 28-30, 2027, The Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

Roots to Routes: A Call Forward is a groundbreaking national conference designed for independent school educators, administrators, and high school students to engage in bold learning, transformative dialogue, deep processing of self, school, and society, and skill-building for strategic change. Rooted in the principles of equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging, this intergenerational gathering offers powerful programming and unique experiences that center the voices and well-being of those most often marginalized. Guided by committees of dynamic practitioners from independent schools across the country, Roots to Routes creates space to reimagine education and move ourselves, and our schools, forward.

Educators and administrators who attend the conference will find engaging workshop offerings related to navigating being part of a minoritized identity in independent schools as well as best and next practices in the work of creating equity, justice, and belonging in our schools. The program will feature affinity groups and ample networking opportunities. Featured speakers will offer expertise that broadens our perspectives. To support personal growth, there will be access to executive coaches. Participants will also find ways to explore wellness strategies.