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MONTEREY COUNTY BRANCH NAACP 1049

Second Education Forum — “Closing the Gap”

Continuing the Conversation: Strengthening Educational Opportunities and Student Success

Event Details

  • Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026

  • Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

  • Location: Oldemeyer Center, Seaside, California

  • Hosted By: Monterey County Branch NAACP 1049 Education Committee

  • Attendance: Open to students, parents, educators, school administrators, elected officials, community organizations, and all concerned community members.

  • Participation: Attendees are encouraged to participate in open discussions, share personal experiences, identify educational challenges, and offer recommendations for improving student achievement.

The Monterey County Branch NAACP 1049 invites the community to participate in our Second Education Forum on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Oldemeyer Center in Seaside, California.

Building upon the meaningful discussions from our first forum, we will continue identifying practical and sustainable solutions to improve the delivery of educational programs, services, and resources to students throughout Monterey County, particularly Black and Brown students who continue to face educational disparities.

Our discussion will focus on academic achievement, student engagement, parental involvement, mentorship, access to educational resources, and strengthening partnerships between school districts and community organizations. Special emphasis will be placed on identifying barriers to student success and developing actionable recommendations that support students throughout their educational journey.

Community participation is essential. We strongly encourage students, parents, teachers, school district leadership, educational professionals, elected officials, nonprofit organizations, and concerned residents to attend. We especially welcome student and parent perspectives to ensure that our recommendations reflect the experiences and needs of those directly affected by educational policies and practices.

The ultimate objective of these forums is to move beyond discussion toward measurable solutions, greater accountability, and stronger collaboration among educational institutions and community stakeholders. We must ensure that students are provided the academic preparation, resources, and support necessary to earn a high school diploma and pursue higher education, career training, or meaningful employment.

We encourage everyone to attend, participate, and help shape the future of education in Monterey County.

Our commitment remains unwavering: Closing the achievement gap, expanding educational opportunities, and ensuring every student has a pathway to success.

Monterey County Branch NAACP 1049
Education Committee

11/19/26, & 12/17/26
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Community Build Grant

 
SAVE THE DATE!

Human Rights Day Luncheon
Saturday, December 5, 2026

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Unitarian Universalist Church
of the Monterey Peninsula

490 Aguajito Road, Carmel, CA 93923

Honoring the recipient of the
2026 Bahá’í Human Rights Award:
Jacqueline Simon

 
 
Ms. Jacqueline C. Simon is the President and CEO of JCS Ventures Consultant Group LLC, founder of The Youth of Promise Ambassadors Program and Transitions for Mentorship and Life-Skills Program. She earned her Master’s Degree in Pupil and Personnel Administration and Counseling, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Community Corrections and a Bachelor of Arts from San Jose State University in African American Studies. She is actively involved in her community. Ms. Simon contributes her time and talents to organizations such as the Links Incorporated serving as Link Parliamentarian in the Monterey Bay Chapter. She is a Board Member on the Monterey Peninsula College Foundation, an executive founding Board Member of Emerge of California, the Junior League of Monterey County, NAACP, and the Helen Rucker Center for Black Excellence at California State University, Monterey Bay. She currently serves as Vice-President on the North Monterey County Fire Protection District Board, and President of the NCRPD. Recently, she authored “The Unspoken Conversation: Still Waiting for Justice and Equality for All” and convenes the Annual George Floyd Community Engagement and Building Bridges Symposium.
 

Free Tickets – LULAC Council 2055 Black & White Ball

 

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Hartnell Community College
Address: 411 Central Avenue, Salinas, CA 93901

The Monterey County Branch NAACP 1049 has purchased one table for ten (10) guests for the LULAC Council 2055 Black & White Ball.

If you wish to attend, please sign up below. Seating is limited to ten (10) attendees and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please sign up only if you plan to attend. If your plans change, notify MCB NAACP 1049 as soon as possible so the seat can be offered to another member.

Send your request that includes the name, phone number, & email address, to the attention of Lyndon Tarver, mcbnaacp1049@gmail.com.

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