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Trying Together presented at the Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh’s State of Black Learning Conference on Aug. 8, helping to drive conversations and strategies to dismantle systemic inequities in education. 

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Our partnership contributed to actionable initiatives that strengthen Black students’ learning experiences.

Representing Trying Together, Policy and Practice Manager Hailee B. Roye presented “Cultivating Advocacy in Early Childhood Education: Building ECE Champions.” Presented to a full house, the session sparked a powerful discussion on the role of advocacy, how it empowers educators and families, and how collective action can drive positive change for young learners.

Through hands-on activities such as power mapping, role playing, and a 30-second legislator pitch, participants practiced real advocacy tools. These interactive strategies not only showcased the importance of elevating early learning, but also offered models participants could adapt in their own communities. 

Together, we highlighted the stories of providers, researchers, parents, and everyday advocates, continuing to uplift and advance the early childhood education field.

The conference featured more than 70 speakers from such organizations as When Brown Girls Lead, Valiant Cross Academy, National Association of Black Male Educators, The Freedom Center for Arts and Education, and Baltimore and Washington D.C.’s public school systems.

For more information on the conference, visit its website.