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Pre-conference

The State of Educational Opportunity: What 20,000 U.S. Parents Want Schools to Deliver

November 2, 2025
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Parents are clear about what they want from schools—but are policymakers listening? In this session, 50CAN CEO & Founder Marc Porter Magee unpacks findings from The State of Educational Opportunity in America: A Survey of 20,000 Parents, an unprecedented 50-state study conducted with Edge Research. Drawing on insights from one of the largest parent surveys ever conducted, this discussion will explore what families prioritize for their children’s education, how those priorities differ by state, and what trends are shaping the future of learning opportunities nationwide. Attendees will learn how to access and use the full 200-page report—including state-specific data and question-level detail—to inform strategy, advocacy, and decision-making. Whether you work in practice, community engagement, or policy, this session will help you better understand and respond to the voices of parents across the country who are redefining what educational opportunity means today.