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“The Summit brings together grassroots leaders driving real education reform at every level. We will sharpen our focus and strengthen our community of advocates, working toward a future where every California student has access to the quality education they deserve, and parent voices are heard and honored.”

Lance Christensen
Vice President of Government Affairs & Education Policy, California Policy Center

REGISTER TODAY!

RESERVE YOUR SPOT AT THE PARENTS, NOT PARTISANS SUMMIT

After 1/31/26 - $49

Accomodations

Embassy Suites Sacramento
-Riverfront Promenade

Reserve your room by March 6th and save.
Use code: 94H for Summit discounts

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT THIS YEAR

This year’s Parents Not Partisans Summit is designed to provide what you need now to strengthen your leadership and expand your impact.

What You’ll Gain:

  • Hear directly from state legislators and education policy leaders on the issues shaping California’s K–12 landscape
  • Engage in substantive Q&A discussions on current education bills, litigation affecting parental rights, and strategies for driving change at the local level
  • Participate in hands-on training sessions focused on increasing your impact, practical skill-building and school board success
  • Network with peers from across the state to problem-solve real challenges facing local communities
  • Put your advocacy skills into action and meet with local legislators and their staff at the State Capitol

Speaker Line-up

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Lance Christensen

Vice President of Government Affairs & Education Policy | California Policy Center


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Jackson Reese

President | California Policy Center


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Mari Barke

Director | California Local Elected Officials
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Sarah Parshall Perry

Vice President & Legal Fellow | Defending Education


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Leticia Castillo

Assemblymember | District 58
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Emily Rae

President | California Justice Center
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Erin Friday

President | Our Duty – USA

 

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PAUL JONNA

Special Counsel |Thomas More Society


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Mike MeCey

Managing Partner | CharterSmart


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Windi Eklund

Director | Suncoast Academy
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Samara Palko 

Director of Education and Government Relations | California Catholic Conference

 

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Rachel Elginsmith

Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director | The BASIC Fund

Stay tuned—more confirmed speakers will be announced soon.

Our 2026 Sponsors

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Southern California 07
California parents for public virtual education
CFER Foundation