The American education system is at a crossroads, with implications for the future of our democracy, our economy, and national security.
Bringing together researchers, advocates, and policymakers from across the education continuum—early childhood, K-12 education, higher education, and workforce development—this two-day summit will explore a path toward creating a strong progressive agenda for education.
Through this event, the Center for American Progress and its partners will reset the conversation concerning education, reframing it as an essential pillar of democracy, and explore reforms that will strengthen education as a crucial vehicle for opportunity for students and their families.
WHO:
Confirmed speakers include:
Becky Pringle, President of the National Education Association
Catherine E. Lhamon, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education
Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers
Denise Forte, President and CEO of The Education Trust
Casey Pick, Director of Law and Policy for The Trevor Project
Eric Lin, Interim Program Director for CHIPS Research and Development
Katie Hamm, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Early Childhood Development
Carmel Martin, Special Secretary for Gov. Wes Moore’s (D-MD) Office for Children
View the full online agenda and current speaker list here.
WHEN:
May 1 – 2, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET
WHERE:
You must RSVP at this link to watch the livestream event.
For more information or to speak to an expert, contact Mishka Espey at [email protected].