Education at a Crossroads

Description

Meeting Method:
Hybrid
Event Types:
JFK Jr. Forum
Associated Program:
John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum

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Join us for an important and timely conversation about the state of education in America and across the globe. A panel of experts will take a deep dive into how students are actually doing; President Trump's stated intention to eliminate the Department of Education; the potential impact of Secretary Nominee Linda McMahon; and the politicization of education policy. 

Featuring: 

  • Thomas Kane
    Walter H. Gale Professor of Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education 
    Faculty Director of the Center for Education Policy Research
  • Aaliyah Samuel 
    President and CEO of the Collaborative for Social Emotional Learning 
    Former Deputy Assistant Secretary, Local, State, and National Engagement at the U.S. Department of Education
  • Martin West 
    Henry Lee Shattuck Professor of Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education 
    Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research
  • Tassy Warren (Moderator) 
    Co-Executive Director & Chief Strategy Officer 
    Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University

Accessibility

The IOP encourages persons with disabilities to participate in our programs. If you have questions about accommodations or the physical access provided, please contact 617-495-1360 or iop_info@hks.harvard.edu in advance of the event. The Forum is currently closed to those without a Harvard ID, and RSVPs are required for in-person attendance.