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


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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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