EDfest

Academic Program Manager of Path to College Shelby Drum, Melissa Cubillos and Founder Executive Director of Path to College Christine Sylvain. -DAVID WISHTISCHIN / FLORIDA WEEKLY Path to College brought together more than 100 community leaders, educators, and supporters for EDfest, its annual celebration of student achievement, leadership, and educational impact in Palm Beach County. Over $40,000 was raised to support Path to College s mission to expand educational opportunities for historically overlooked students. “Path To College is doing exactly what the name implies, ensuring that students in Palm Beach County have every opportunity to get into the best colleges anywhere in the country with the best scholarships,’ says supporter Lisa LaFrance of The LaFrance Project. The heart of the event is EDTalks, a signature program where Path to College students take part in a TED Talk–style speech competition.  Five outstanding finalists stepped into the spotlight to share their ideas, ch