Wright State Celebrates Educators, Innovative Practices At Learn Local Conference

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The annual Learn Local Conference drew 217 educators and preservice teachers from 42 school districts to Wright State.

Fairborn City School District was honored for addressing chronic absenteeism.

Wright State will host the 14th annual conference on Saturday, March 7, 2026, promising another day of networking, learning and celebrating the vital work of educators in the region.

The conference was sponsored by Wright-Patt Credit Union, Ohio STEM Learning Network and the Dayton STEM Hub.

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