Surge Institute

Surge Academy Detroit #LeadTheSurge Event
2025-06-05 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit)
Join us in Detroit for our #LeadtheSurge event on June 5th! As we close out our recruitment season, we’re hosting a vibrant celebration to honor our incredible local partners and alumni. This event is also your chance to meet and engage with other prospective fellows, who are poised to make a significant impact in the communities they serve.
Enjoy inspiring stories, lively networking, and a chance to learn more about our fellowship program. It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and be part of our movement of change.

Surge Academy Philadelphia: Real Talk and Roadmap Virtual Event
2025-06-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Join us on June 12th for an important virtual conversation about the upcoming Philadelphia Surge Academy cohort. During this session, we’ll openly discuss the recent shift in our program timeline, what this means for prospective fellows, and how we’re shaping the path forward to ensure a stronger, more impactful experience for everyone involved.This is your opportunity to ask questions, hear directly from the team, and learn about next steps and opportunities to stay engaged!

Surge Fellowship Chicago – Power to the People: Juneteenth Kickoff
2025-06-18 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Spaceish, 917 W. 18th St, Chicago, Illinois 60608, 917 W. 18th St, Chicago, IL, 60608, United States
​Power to the People
​Juneteenth is more than history—it’s a call to action. A reminder that our power, our voices, and our leadership matter now more than ever.
​Join us for Power to the People: The Juneteenth Kickoff, where we’ll celebrate Black excellence, resilience, and liberation with community, culture, and conversation. This is a space to honor the past, elevate the present, and build the future—together.
​Come through, connect with like-minded leaders, and tap into the energy of Black educators, innovators, and changemakers leading the charge for justice and equity. This is our time. This is our movement.

Virtual Lunch & Learn: Surge Academy Philadelphia Informational Session!
2025-07-23 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Mark your calendars for July 23 at 12pm ET and take a step towards a transformative experience with Surge Academy Philadelphia. This engaging virtual event, hosted via Zoom, is your gateway to learning more about our fellowship program designed to empower and uplift emerging leaders in education and social impact.
Surge Academy is more than just a program; it’s a movement. Our mission is to cultivate a diverse community of leaders committed to creating equitable opportunities in education. In this session, you’ll hear from alumni, meet our Executive Director, and get a glimpse into the impact that Surge Academy Philadelphia has on its participants and their communities.

Surge Academy Philadelphia #LeadTheSurge Event
2025-08-21 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | South Side Events
Join us in Philadelphia for our #LeadTheSurge event on August 21st! This event is a vibrant celebration to honor our incredible local partners and alumni, and also your chance to meet and engage with other prospective fellows who are poised to make a significant impact across the Philadelphia educational landscape. Enjoy inspiring stories, lively networking, and a chance to learn more about our fellowship program. It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and be part of something meaningful – a movement of change.

Blueprints for Liberation: Keys to Building Your Freedom Dreams From the Ground Up.
2026-03-12 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | P4 Hub, 4537 Wayne Ave Ste 202, Philadelphia, PA, 19144, United States
Join the Surge Academy Philadelphia cohort at its mid-retreat for a special fireside chat. This gathering is designed to be an intentional moment for meaningful conversations within the community. Our theme is “Blueprints for Liberation: Keys to Building Your Freedom Dreams From the Ground Up.” The fireside chat will offer inspiration and be a safe space for insightful dialogue.

Clarity in Chaos: Practical Leadership for Staff Stability
2026-03-24 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for our upcoming PLS featuring guest speaker Nikki Grier (Recipient of Liberatory Leadership Award). In this session, leaders will engage in an interactive session focused on what it means to lead through chaos while strengthening staff belonging and retention mid-year. Amid national uncertainty, community stress, and school-based pressures, this session will explore practical leadership strategies to help staff feel seen, heard, and connected, especially as they begin making decisions about returning next year. Participants will learn concrete moves to reinforce trust, strengthen team culture, and create environments where educators feel valued and supported. This session will equip leaders with actionable tools to stabilize culture and sustain commitment during complex times.

2026 LV Alumni Weekend
2026-03-27 18:00 - 2026-03-28 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Las Vegas Alumni Weekend is almost here, and we are so excited to be in community with each of you! Each Alumni Weekend is curated especially for our alumni and their city. Your Alumni Weekend will be no different. Our hope is that you walk away from the weekend feeling grounded, connected, and inspired for your collective impact in the Las Vegas community. Take a peek at what is in store for Friday night and Saturday morning!

It Takes A Village: Open Forum and Virtual Networking Mixer
2026-04-08 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
This event creates a space for Black principals to come together and engage in real-time conversations about current challenges in their roles, while also building community through meaningful, engaging virtual networking.

DET27 + CHI27 Ignite and Inspire
2026-04-21 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
This engaging virtual session, hosted on Zoom, is your opportunity to learn more about how Surge supports emerging leaders in education and social impact who are ready to grow their leadership, deepen their impact, and move in community.
This event will feature a dynamic conversation between two of Surge’s Executive Directors—Andrea Black Evans, Executive Director of Surge Academy, and Ulric Shannon, Executive Director of Surge Fellowship Chicago—both of whom are also proud Surge alumni. Together, they will share their leadership journeys, reflect on the impact of Surge, and offer insight into what it means to lead with purpose and in community.
Surge is more than a program; it is a movement. We are committed to building a diverse, values-aligned network of leaders who are working to create more equitable and just education systems. We hope you will join us and take that first step toward growing your leadership in community.

Leading Well to Lead Strong
2026-04-22 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
The Black Principals Network invites education leaders to a virtual Wellness Wednesday event on April 22 at 6 p.m. CT.
“Leading Well to Lead Strong” is a soulful, dialogue-centered virtual workshop designed to help education leaders pause, reflect, and reset. Through guided conversation and peer connection, participants will explore their current wellness, unpack the hidden weight of leadership, and leave with practical strategies to sustain their energy and impact.
Register now for this free event.

Kansas City Alumni Weekend
2026-04-24 18:00 - 2026-04-25 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for our next Kansas City Alumni Weekend! This alumni weekend will create space for all Surge Kansas City alumni to deepen connections, recharge, and reimagine what collective impact can look and feel like in KC!

Surge Fellowship Chicago #LeadTheSurge
2026-05-12 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Surge Chicago—it is time to rise. #LeadTheSurge 2026 is here!
On May 12, we are bringing together the power, purpose, and people that make Surge Fellowship Chicago what it is. This is not just an event. It is a celebration of impact, a space for reconnection, and a moment to pour into the next generation of leaders. This year, the event will be bigger than ever as we return to the roots of what #LeadTheSurge is all about: authentic connection, collective power, and a shared commitment to transforming education.
Join us for an evening rooted in community, joy, and forward momentum. RSVP today to reconnect with fellow alums, engage with potential CHI27 fellows, and help shape the future of Surge in Chicago.
