Community Education Building of Delaware Attends TIME100 Summit
The TIME100 Summit is an annual gathering of the world's most influential leaders, innovators, and changemakers to explore solutions to the most pressing global challenges.
WILMINGTON, Del., April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Community Education Building (CEB), a leading educational equity hub based in Wilmington, Delaware, proudly announces its participation in the prestigious TIME100 Summit held in New York City on April 23, 2025. CEB's presence at the global convening underscores its bold mission to transform lives through education, eliminate barriers to student success, and drive systemic change for historically underserved communities.
The TIME100 Summit gathers influential leaders, changemakers, and visionaries from around the world to discuss pressing challenges and breakthrough solutions shaping the future. CEB's inclusion as an invited guest is a powerful recognition of its pioneering work at the intersection of education, community, and equity.
"For CEB to be part on this global stage is a testament to the tireless work of our team, our families, and our partners," said CEO Linda Jennings. "This moment affirms what we know— that bold, community-driven innovation in a city like Wilmington can spark national movements and lasting impact."
Founded to ensure every child in Wilmington has access to a high-quality education and the wraparound services needed to thrive, the CEB has become a national model for transforming outcomes through its whole-child, whole-family approach. Through its collaborative partnerships with schools, nonprofits, and government agencies, CEB provides students and families with access to social emotional learning support, mental health services, nutritious meals, housing resources, college and career readiness programs and workforce development programs for adults. Today, the Community Education Building supports more than 1,100 pre-K through secondary students and staff across four schools, along with a range of auxiliary services— all under one roof.
The TIME100 Summit presents a unique opportunity for CEB to amplify its voice, forge new partnerships, and elevate the stories of the students and families it serves. As the organization prepares for its next chapter of national expansion, CEB's attendance signals its commitment to building a future where every child — regardless of ZIP code — can succeed.
The Time100 Summit will take place at Jazz at Lincoln Center in NYC.
About the Community Education Building (CEB)
The Community Education Building (CEB) is a national model for educational equity, committed to closing the opportunity gap for students from under-resourced communities. Rooted in a whole-child, whole-family approach, CEB cultivates a collaborative ecosystem to integrate academics with holistic, wraparound supports—addressing the needs of students, families, schools, and neighborhoods. Inspired by the Harlem Children's Zone, CEB provides personalized services that improve academic outcomes, increase family engagement, and drive postsecondary success. With over a decade of impact, CEB continues to transform lives by ensuring every child has an equitable opportunity to thrive.
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