The Path Forward: Race, Democracy and Education in the United States

Join us for a full day convening about race, democracy, and education shaping America’s future.
About this Event

Join CSREA, the Annenberg Institute, and the Alliance of Higher Education on Thursday, November 19, for The Path Forward: Race, Democracy, and Education in the United States. The convening brings together scholars, scholar-practitioners, and organizational leaders to build a shared understanding of the roots of political attacks on K-12 and higher education.
The day opens with a moderated conversation between civil rights lawyer Sherrilyn Ifill and Wesleyan University president Michael S. Roth, followed by panel discussions that together will help shape strategies for strengthening the role of education in advancing a multiracial democracy.

Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM
Opening Remarks
Host: Prudence L. Carter
🕑: 09:30 AM
Moderated Conversation
Host: Sherrilyn Ifill, J.D.
🕑: 11:15 AM
Panel 1: What We're Facing - Racial Authoritarianism, Oligarchy, and Narrative
Host: Dr. Charlie Eaton
🕑: 12:30 AM
Lunch
🕑: 02:00 PM
Panel 2: What We’re Building - Coalitions in K-12 and Higher Ed
Host: Dr. Michael H. Gavin
🕑: 03:30 PM
Closing Remarks: Where We Go Next
Host: Dr. John B. Diamond