Young Scholars' Inaugural Equity in Education Forum
October 11, 2017 @ 3:00PM — 5:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Equity in Education: The transformative power of a strong middle school foundation
Equity in Education: The transformative power of a strong middle school foundation
Come join us for a moderated panel discussion exploring how middle schools play a unique role in increasing access to opportunity in urban America in relation to race, equity and education. This will be an engaging and interactive discussion amongst premier 6-12 educators, university researchers, economists and business leaders addressing historical realities, present day challenges and successes in the field that point to middle school as a key lever in shaping the future of today's young adults.
Panelists
Paul Harrington, PhD
Labor Economist, Professor and Director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy at Drexel University
David Hardy
Founder, Boys Latin Charter School
Patty Alper
President of the Alper Portfolio Group and Author of Teach to Work
Rachel Willis
Founder and CEO, Elevating Equity
TL Hill, PhD
Associate Professor in Strategic Management and Managing Director of the Fox Management Consulting Practice at Temple University, Fox School of Business
John Amenda
Executive Director, Young Scholars Charter School
Moderated by Winston Churchill
Chairman of the Board, Young Scholars Charter School