School Participatory Budgeting: Celebrating 10 Years of Impact
Join us for a milestone event celebrating over a decade of impact through School Participatory Budgeting.
Friday, August 28, 2026
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Registration & Check In: 9:00-9:30 a.m.
Programing: 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. with lunch included
Note: This event is invitation only. Please do not register unless you have received an invitation email.
For the past 10 years, Center for the Future of Arizona and Arizona State University in partnership with Arizona school districts have worked to empower students as decisionmakers in schools — elevating student voice, leadership, and civic learning through School Participatory Budgeting.
The School Participatory Budgeting: Celebrating 10 Years of Impact convening will bring together the community of SPB partners and supporters who have shaped and sustained this work.
We hope you will join us in honoring this milestone and reflecting on the collective impact of this work.
- In this convening, we will come together to:
- Celebrate 10 years of impact of SPB in Arizona
- Share key lessons learned from SPB partners
- Build skills and relationships across experience levels
- Share opportunities for continued engagement and collaboration
- As an attendee, you can expect:
- Inspiring stories from students and educators advancing civic learning in schools
- Opportunities to connect with peers and partners
- Practical strategies to strengthen and sustain your process
Students, SPB Sponsors, SPB Coordinators, Potential SPB Partners, School District Administrators, Superintendents, Governing Board Members, Community Partners and Supporters
ASU Sky Song
Building 3, Floor 1, Synergy I and II
1365 N Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 120, Scottsdale, AZ 85257-3538
Parking and Building Instructions
Note: Invited guests traveling more than 50 miles for the event may inquire about travel reimbursement.
Questions? Please contact Sabrina Estrada at [email protected].
- If I did not receive a personal invitation, may I attend?
- Unfortunately, no. Due to space limitations, attendance is by invitation only. If you received an invitation and are unable to attend but would like to recommend someone to attend on your behalf, please email [email protected].
- Can I receive travel reimbursement?
- Invited guests traveling more than 50 miles for the event may inquire about mileage reimbursement.
- Will a virtual option be offered?
- A non-interactive livestream may be available from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm; however, in person attendance is strongly encouraged. Professional Development hours will not be offered for virtual attendance.