This event aims to convene thought leaders and practitioners across PA to explore promising practices that are capable of strengthening partnerships between institutions of higher education and public schools for improved student achievement. Federal, state and local leaders will share results from tested initiatives, successful collaborations as well as identified opportunities & challenges of improving student achievement within higher education, government, non-profits, faith communities and K-12 education.

• White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships at the U.S. Department of Education;
• Messiah College
• The City of Harrisburg
• Harrisburg School District
• The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg
• PA Campus Compact
• The United Way of the Capital Region