Your impact is epic.
The work you do matters to students. There's no spreadsheet, meeting invite, Jira ticket, or email that doesn’t impact their lives. Ensuring student success is no easy mission. But it’s you all—our people—who make everyday moments monumental. Join us at Pencils Down and remember this: Your daily grind leads to epic outcomes.
⚡️ The Happenings ⚡️
See you soon.
This is anything but a "conference," and we've got the itinerary to prove it.
Sights set.
Feel free to explore Philly as we reconnect with each other and our mission. Center City Philadelphia is bustling with museums, restaurants, markets, and more.
2025 Theme
Cause and Affect
This year’s theme explores how our collective work has a rippling impact on students, educators, and schools. Pencils Down 2025 will focus on the ways we leave an impression and how our contributions are felt in the world. Because each of us makes a difference, causes positive outcomes, and affects change.
💎 The Goods 💎
Fit Check with Pencil
Pencil is style. Pencil is grace. Pencil always puts on a happy face.
Go the Distance with Pencil
We couldn't pay homage to Philly without running like Rocky.
Recap: DJ Ndlovu's Opening Performance at PD23
We're bustin' out the rhymes on replay.
✨ The Vibes ✨
Shantina
Pencils Down made me even more excited about joining the organization. I was only with the company for 30 days when I attended PD. So, seeing and learning all that College Board offers to employees and the people we serve was informative and refreshing.
Greg
Pencils Down in Chicago ranks among my top three College Board experiences! The reception at the Field Museum was absolutely incredible. I got the opportunity to connect IRL with colleagues I work with daily and meet new folks, too.
Samantha
I couldn't ask for a better way to connect with my colleagues. Seeing friendly faces I haven't seen in years and catching up with teammates while simultaneously enjoying interactive activities—PD truly is an enriching experience.
Aanand
Pencils Down was a fun space to meet colleagues outside my immediate team and learn about the different programs at CB that I'm not directly involved in!
Trent
Pencils Down provided a welcome opportunity to connect in person with fellow members of RESILIENCE and other affinity groups. I was especially grateful to hear the land acknowledgment.
Kiki
I got to say 'Hi' to fellow WIN members, Toastmaster people, and colleagues I copyedit for—different from JIRA uploads and emails. At breakfast, I met someone from Reston. Later, I joined her for dinner at Chinatown and even more Toastmaster people were there.
Kevin
It was an unforgettable experience and it exceeded all my expectations. As a first-time attendee at Pencils Down, I was captivated by the vibrant atmosphere, enriching in-person connections, and dynamic activities.