Texas Southern University
College of Education (main auditorium)
3100 Cleburne Street Houston, TX 77004

The Historic DeLuxe Theater
3303 Lyons Avenue Houston, TX 77020

EVENT 1 – The Future of Education in Texas Summit (Scroll down for details on event 2)

The 89th Texas legislative session has been packed with landmark policy changes to our education system. Some of the top reforms, such as Parent Empowerment via Education Savings Accounts (ESA), Early Literacy Improvement, Teacher Pay Increases, and Higher Education Policy changes will be discussed at the Juneteenth Education Summit this year. Please join the Texas Public Policy Foundation and the Barbara Jordan Policy Research and Survey Center for exciting panels, highlighting the education policies and research that is transforming Texas.

The event will take place in the College of Education (main auditorium) at Texas Southern University.

Complimentary lunch will be provided.

Speakers

• Dr. Michael O. Adams – Barbara Jordan Policy Research and Survey Center
• Dr. Dana Carson – Pastor, R.O.C.K. Church International
• James Crawford – President, Texas Southern University
• Pastor Willie Davis – Houston City Councilman
• Cris Dishman – Former NFL Houston Oiler, Current Head Football Coach TSU
• Mandy Drogin – Campaign Director, Next Generation Texas, Texas Public Policy Foundation
• George Foreman IV – Pastor, Church of the Lord Jesus Christ
• Dr. Richard A. Johnson – Director, Booker T. Washington Initiative and Senior Fellow for Urban Education, Texas Public Policy Foundation
• Dr. Mark Jones – Rice University
• Austin Prochko – Communications Manager, Texas Public Policy Foundation
• Brandon Simmons – Board Chairman, Texas Southern University

Agenda

• 10:00am – Registration Check-In & Meet & Greet
• 10:20am – Invocation & Opening Remarks
• 10:50am – Education Policy & Science Panel
• 11:50am – Box Lunch & Fireside Chat
• 12:30pm – Legislative Education Policy Panel
• 1:30pm – Benediction & ESA Overview/Next Steps
• 2:00pm – Event Ends

Parking

Please park at the Eastside Garage (Tierwester & Cleburne St.). Visitors are to enter garage from Tierwester street and park on levels 2-4 in the garage, for a charge of $1.00 an hour or $3.00 all day parking (MAP). University police will be directing the flow of traffic.

 

EVENT 2 – “Miss Virginia” Film Screening + ESA Discussion

Address: The Historic DeLuxe Theater | 3303 Lyons Avenue Houston, TX 77020

You’re invited to join the Texas Public Policy Foundation, American Federation for Children, and Texas Southern University for an exclusive showing of “Miss Virginia” at The DeLuxe Theater, followed by a Q&A with Miss Virginia and TPPF’s education policy experts. Seating is limited, so RSVP today to reserve your spot. Complimentary light appetizers and beverages will be provided.

While this movie is not rated, it does contain limited use of strong language.

Event Agenda

• 5:00-6:00pm – Guest Check-in + Reception
• 6:00-7:40pm – Event Start + Film Screening
• 7:40 – 8:00pm – Conversation with TPPF Experts + Audience Q&A

Movie Synopsis

Based on a true story, “Miss Virginia” stars Emmy® winner Uzo Aduba as a struggling single mother who is losing her fifteen-year-old son to the rough streets of Washington, DC. Unwilling to see him drop out and deal drugs, she places him in a private school. But when she can’t afford tuition, she launches a movement to change the system that is destroying him and thousands like him. Attacked and threatened by those who don’t want change—from corrupt politicians to the local drug lord—Virginia must discover depths of strength she never knew she had.

Emmy® nominee Vanessa Williams (SOUL FOOD, MY BROTHER), Emmy® nominee Aunjanue Ellis (WHEN THEY SEE US), Amirah Vann (UNDERGROUND), Emmy® nominee Adina Porter (AMERICAN HORROR STORY), Niles Fitch (THIS IS US), Nadji Jeter (WONDER), and Golden Globe nominee Matthew Modine (STRANGER THINGS, FULL METAL JACKET) round out MISS VIRGINIA’s stellar cast.

Click here to watch the film trailer and learn more.