After careful consideration, Momentous Institute will postpone its 9th annual Changing the Odds conference to October 28-29, 2021. The conference theme – Flourishing – will continue as planned with thought leaders and attendees exploring how social emotional learning, racial healing and the arts contribute to strong schools and communities. Originally slated speakers will remain in the lineup, including Cheryl Strayed, Jon Batiste, Vanessa Rodriguez and Dena Simmons. Momentous Institute looks forward to seeing educators, administrators, decision makers, mental health professionals and all those who are committed to children receiving equitable opportunities to reach their full potential.

What are underlying influences affecting children that aren’t being talked about enough today? The theme for Momentous Institute’s 2019 Changing the Odds Conference was Hidden Factors. Our lineup of internationally-recognized keynote speakers illuminated topics like inequity, foster care, trauma, addiction and other hidden factors.