The Learner-Centered Ecosystem Summit

Where Learning Takes Root

June 16-17, 2026
Baltimore, Maryland at the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park

An optional welcome reception will take place on the evening of June 15. Programming begins on June 16 and concludes at 1:00 PM on June 17.

The Summit brings together learners, educators, community partners, funders, and field leaders for a national exhibition of learning from the Learner-Centered Ecosystem Lab—sharing stories, insights, and lessons from communities where this work is already underway.

PURPOSE & OUTCOMES

During our time at the Summit, we will:

Celebrate communities advancing ecosystems

Honor the growth, leadership, and progress of communities transforming learning in their local contexts.

Bring ecosystems to life

Share concrete examples from across places and communities to show what ecosystems look like in practice.

Learn together and strengthen the field

Create space for shared sensemaking, deepen relationships, and build momentum for the continued growth of ecosystems.

Gallery

A gallery experience that reveals the heartbeat of learner-centered ecosystems across the country—making them visible and felt.

Small Groups

Time to join together in small groups and share learnings, tools, and stories that illuminate what enables ecosystems to take root and guide others seeking to reimagine learning in their own communities.

The Learner-Centered Ecosystem Summit

Where Learning Takes Root

June 16-17, 2026
Baltimore, Maryland at the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park

The Summit brings together learners, educators, community partners, funders, and field leaders for a national exhibition of learning from the Learner-Centered Ecosystem Lab—sharing stories, insights, and lessons from communities where this work is already underway.

During our time at the Summit, we will: