Building a Better World
Welcome to The Futrell Group—a space for ideas, conversations, and resources that place children and thier families at the center.
We share perspectives shaped by experiences across education, public policy, leadership, and community. We believe we can do better for our babies —together.
Featured Insights
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Webinar: Changes Ahead for Head Start: Examining the New Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
I joined two fellow former Head Start directors for this important conversation hosted by the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading. We may see the next steps differently, but we share the same goal: a better world for babies. Everyone should pay attention to this NPRM and share questions, comments, and ideas to help shape the final…
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The Superintendent Effect:
The National Leadership Forum on Youth Mental Health ConnectED Leaders: How Superintendents are changing the world through local relationships.
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CSxFE26 Transformation & Engagement Plenary
#CSxFE Transformation & Engagement Plenary, featuring members of IEL’s National Action Commission: Dr. Bernadine Futrell, Senior Fellow, IEL; Former Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Education Dr. Pedro Noguera, Dean, University of Southern California’s Rossier School of Education Dr. Karen Mapp, Professor of Practice, Harvard Graduate School of Education Felicia Cumings Smith, Ed.D., President &…
Dr. Bernadine Futrell
Founder and CEO, The Futrell Group
Former Director Office of Head Start
Former Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Education
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