Academy for Creating Excellence

The 2026 Black Male Educator Summit, themed “Practice Into Power,” is a space dedicated to transforming lived experience, knowledge, and daily work into collective impact. This year’s summit will bring together Black male educators, leaders, mentors, and community advocates to explore how intentional practices in education, leadership, wellness, and community building can create lasting change for Black students and Black communities. Through meaningful conversations, practical strategies, and authentic connection, attendees will leave empowered to turn their purpose into action and their practice into power.

We are looking for presenters who can offer meaningful, practical, and inspiring sessions aligned with what participants hope to learn and experience at this year’s summit. Please use the link below to review the submission details and learn more about what participants are looking for.

Presenter submissions are due June 30th.

Scan the code or visit: https://forms.gle/u8mMddNsH15nfp2i7

📢 Save the Date! 📢
🗓 May 7, 2026 is Black Teacher Appreciation Day
Celebrate on May 7th! This year's theme is "Black Resistance and Joy: Celebrating Black Educators and Teaching as a Practice of Freedom" honoring the legacy of Carter G. Woodson and the 100th anniversary of Black History Month. Black teachers have always known that the classroom is a space of liberation.
Save the date and join us for the celebration.

How to Join the Movement:
*Shout out a Black teacher who inspired you → Use
*Share your story → Post about a Black teacher who made a difference using
*Follow & engage with organizations advocating for Black educators
Go to the link in our bio for all of the details.