More than 50 organizations from across the country convened in Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LA. (April 1, 2015) – New Schools for Baton Rouge (NSBR) hosted the second annual Education Ecosystem Summit on March 25-27, 2015. More than 150 educators, business, and community leaders convened to discuss what it would take to create citywide change in Baton Rouge. The keynote speaker, Temba Maqubela, discussed the need for community driven changes in education and encouraged attendees to look beyond the traditional solutions when facing challenges.“This Summit proves that civic based change in education is happening, and as an ecosystem of partners, we are working toward meeting the needs of all students,” said Chris Meyer, CEO of NSBR. “The energy and engagement present throughout the summit shows that we are prepared and committed to providing an excellent education for all students and that change must be driven from the ground up.”State Superintendent John White and NSBR CEO Chris Meyer explored the Baton Rouge Education Ecosystem and underscored the necessity for civic led reform that focuses on the needs of students. Other morning sessions included panels on civic leadership in Baton Rouge and human capital challenges and opportunities. Participants also engaged in breakout sessions in the afternoon. The breakout sessions explored how education policy in Louisiana can help or hinder students, what schools would look like in a Baton Rouge known as the silicon valley of education, and what resources would be needed to recruit and retain the teachers needed for all students in Baton Rouge to get an excellent education.About New Schools for Baton RougeNew Schools for Baton Rouge (NSBR) is a community partnership bringing together talent and resources to deliver excellent schools to students and families in Baton Rouge. Its mission is to ensure that every child in Baton Rouge has access to an excellent school. By 2017, NSBR will improve educational outcomes for 12,000 students in the city’s highest-need neighborhoods.