K-12 Education

Called one of 2024's most anticipated movies by IMDb, Mean Girls is set to release this weekend, 20 years after the original became a box office hit in 2004. Based on Rosalind Wiseman's New York Times Bestseller, Queen Bees and Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends, and the New Realities of Girl World, the movie—also an award-winning Broadway musical—has become more than just a cultural phenomenon. It artfully brings to life the intricate dynamics and complexities of the ever-changing landscape of adolescence.

APB is excited to share that two of our exclusive speakers have been honored on the 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 List. In the social impact category, Wanjiku Gatheru was celebrated for leveraging her business smarts to save the world. In the education category, Justin Shaifer was recognized for bringing access and opportunity to the classroom and beyond. Learn more about each speaker below!

APB is proud to exclusively represent Cheryl Brown Henderson, one of the three daughters of the late Rev. Oliver L. Brown who, in the fall of 1950, along with 12 other parents in Topeka, Kansas, led by attorneys for the NAACP, filed suit on behalf of their children against the local Board of Education. Their case joined with cases from Delaware, South Carolina, Virginia and Washington, D.C., on appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. On May 17, 1954, it became known as the landmark decision Brown v. the Board of Education when the Supreme Court ruled that separating children in public schools on the basis of race was unconstitutional. Cheryl is booking out now for next May. Hear a message from her below and consider bringing her to speak to your community:

In this season of gratitude, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible speakers and clients. You are the reason that APB can continue its passionate commitment to delivering compelling, inspiring and thought-provoking events worldwide, unedited and unfiltered by mass media. May your day be filled with warmth, joy and all the delights this season has to offer. 

This morning the world witnessed the exciting, successful launch of the Psyche mission, a groundbreaking journey over a decade in the making to explore a unique metal-rich asteroid orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. Principal Investigator and APB Exclusive Speaker Lindy Elkins-Tanton recently sat down with us to discuss this incredible project and more. 

Award-winning photographer Rick Guidotti has spent the past 25 years collaborating internationally with corporations, nonprofit organizations, hospitals, schools and communities to affect a sea of change in societal attitudes toward individuals living with genetic, physical, behavioral or intellectual differences.

When it comes to planning an important event that will leave a lasting impression with attendees, APB knows how difficult finding the right speaker can be. Having coordinated over 100,000 events in more than 60 countries over the past 60 years, we are uniquely qualified to be your source for today’s best speakers and programs. Hear more about what sets APB apart from Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist® and Bestselling author, Mike Veny: +Watch Video

Gun control activist David Hogg, the co-founder of March for Our Lives, has a new message for his generation: Our political system is stacked against young people—45% of the U.S. electorate is Gen Z and Millennial (18-42), but we have nowhere near that representation in government. And he is about to help change that.

APB Exclusive Speaker and STEM Advocate Justin “Mr. Fascinate” Shaifer was recently at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. to co-host the 31st Annual Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Science Competition Awards. He introduced the winners of the world’s largest k-12 science competition with co-host Bill Nye the Science Guy.

Dive into the nuanced world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with award-winning STEM educator, producer, TV host and sought-after speaker, Justin J. Shaifer. In this timely keynote, Shaifer demystifies the crucial role AI plays in today's educational landscape and beyond. This eye-opening journey illuminates the importance of AI literacy among educators, describing its role in shaping today's learning environments. Shaifer will introduce practical, easy-to-use AI tools, specifically designed to revolutionize teaching practices, help teachers and boost student engagement.