The 2025 MSAN Institute

April 10-11, 2025
The Madison Concourse Hotel

Thursday, April 10, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday, April 11, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Theme: New Approaches, Different Possibilities, and Uncharted Paths: Transforming Schools into Spaces of Belonging Where All Can Thrive

The MSAN Institute is a two-day, professional development opportunity dedicated to advancing our understanding and knowledge of current research and district practices that have positive impacts on multicultural students and that further racial equity in schools.

2025 MSAN Institute Draft Agenda (PDF)

Join committed colleagues from across the United States as we:

Share school and district practices and research shown to have a positive impact on the educational experiences of multicultural students.
Network, discuss and problem-solve with experts, leaders, and practitioners.
Hear rich perspectives and ideas from students most intimately impacted by our challenges.
Learn from keynote speakers and each other and leave with actionable ideas and tools.

If you have questions, please email MSAN’s project manager, Connie Showalter at connie.showalter@wisc.edu.

Institute Sessions

Day 1

Welcome

Welcome & Land Acknowledgement, and Overview of the Day by:

Latoya Holiday, MSAN Executive Director, MSAN

Dr. David Glasner, MSAN Governing Board President, Superintendent Shaker Heights City School District, Ohio

CLICK HERE TO WATCH RECORDING

Day 2

Welcome

Welcome, Overview of Day, and Special Remarks by:

Latoya Holiday, MSAN Executive Director, MSAN

Dr. Marcelle Haddix, Dean, UW-Madison School of Education, UW-Madison

Aaron Bird Bear, Retired Director of Tribal Relations, UW-Madison

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Student Panel

MSAN High School Scholars’ Panel Presentation: Perspectives on Leading for Equity and Fostering Belonging

Facilitator: Antonio Hoye, Dean of Students, Middleton High School, Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District

Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District Students: Oubeda Ezoula, Sennie Kidau, Mauricio Rodriquez

Waunekee Community School District Students: Johana Angeles, Eric Hernandez, Kylana Martinson

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View Institute Program

View Institute Flyer (PDF)

Contact us

Multicultural Student Achievement Network (MSAN)
Wisconsin Center for Education Research
1025 W. Johnson St., Suite 697
Madison, WI 53706

Phone: 608.263.1565
Email: msan@wcer.wisc.edu

Accessibility issues? Contact the WCER Webmaster.

MSAN's Impact

"[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

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