"[MSAN is] transforming our thinking one student at a time."
~ PD conference attendee

"This is the best conference I've ever attended of any kind. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!"
~ PD conference attendee

"This was a fabulous mini-conference! Every minute taught me something and made me think more deeply about work at my school and in my district."
~ PD conference attendee

"The experience that the Minority Student Achievement Network has given me is one that I will cherish for the rest of my life."
~ MSAN Scholar Jazin Rocha, HBW 10th grader, Arlington Public Schools

"I wish more teachers had the opportunity to hear and have this experience."
~ PD conference attendee

"This meeting is a place to get ideas and courage."
~ MSAN RPC Member

"Meeting with this select group of superintendents reinforces and builds commitment/capacity to address diversity as a strength, not a challenge."
~ MSAN Superintendent

"This was very informative and very rich in network and strategies from the districts."
~ PD conference attendee

"I liked how different people from different states came to contribute their ideas and find a way to close the achievement gap."
~ Student conference attendee

"I see myself as a representative of my school and a person who can provide different perspectives to others in regards to the achievement gap."
~ Student conference attendee

"Just being here [helps me know] that I'm working to better my district and strengthen my leadership skills."
~ Student conference attendee

"Thank you much! … I attend quite a bit of professional development and many conferences. This conference has by far changed my mindset and how I address my daily work. I am so grateful for the opportunity!"
~ Andrea Dinan, Ed.D. - Director of Service-Learning & Experiential Programs, Princeton Public Schools

"MSAN is AMAZING and more students should join-real life learning experience."
~ Student conference attendee

"...when we came together with our own district to put together our action plan, that made me feel like I can make a huge change in the world."
~ Student conference attendee