Education Conference
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Save the date! The Friends are introducing our inaugural education conference on Saturday, April 5, 2025! The Education Conference will be a bi-annual event focusing on current topics within the Museum, community, and Louisiana History.
The Billy Cannon Legacy – Bridging Education, Sports, and Reentry
This innagural education conference honors the legacy of Billy Cannon, legendary LSU football player, while exploring the intersections of education, athletics, reentry, recidivism, and sexual abuse prevention. Through insightful discussions and interactive sessions, this event will highlight how sports serve as a transformative force in shaping opportunities for at-risk individuals, fostering leadership, and breaking cycles of incarceration.
Breakout Sessions & Themes
Sports as a Pathway to Education & Opportunity
- The role of athletics in expanding educational access
- Addressing academic disparities among student-athletes
- NCAA policies, academic accountability, and athlete eligibility
Reentry & Recidivism: The Role of Sports in Rehabilitation
- How structured sports programs support reentry and reduce recidivism
- The impact of mentorship and coaching on formerly incarcerated individuals
- Case studies of successful athlete-led reentry initiatives
Title IX in Athletics & the Justice System
- Creating safe environments in youth and professional sports
- Addressing sexual abuse trauma in reentry populations
- Institutional accountability and reforms in athletics and criminal justice
Keynote Speakers & Panelists
- Former & Current Athletes advocating for education and reentry programs
- Justice System Reform Advocates working to reduce recidivism
- Educators & Coaches implementing equity-focused sports initiatives
- Survivors & Activists leading efforts in sexual abuse prevention within athletics
Why Attend?
This conference aims to ignite conversations, inspire action, and develop strategies that bridge the gap between sports, education, and rehabilitation. By bringing together experts, athletes, and community leaders, we will honor Billy Cannon’s legacy and empower the next generation to overcome systemic barriers.