School Participatory Budgeting:
Building on 10 Years of Impact
Join Center for the Future of Arizona & Arizona State University for a milestone event reflecting on a decade of School Participatory Budgeting and inspiring the next chapter of student voice and civic engagement.
Friday, August 28, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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 decade, school districts across Arizona, Center for the Future of Arizona, and Arizona State University, have helped students to learn democracy by doing—elevating student voice, leadership, and civic learning through School Participatory Budgeting.
The School Participatory Budgeting: Building on 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 SPB.
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 Champions
ASU SkySong
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?
- 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.
Will Professional Development hours be offered?
- Yes, but only for in-person attendance. Professional development hours will not be offered for virtual attendance.