More than most, the 2020 US election is a turning point for our country — and even for our democracy. Against the backdrop of a global pandemic, heightened awareness of racial injustice, and an increasingly divisive political climate, the typical trappings of our presidential transitions have taken on a new sense of urgency.
Join us as we look at the impact of the election on politics and policies that affect young people, families, and communities. Will the election mark a shift in federal education policy — and how will that trickle down to affect our schools? What about the growing importance of state policy, which has been heightened by a decentralized pandemic response? What will the election mean for rising levels of inequality, for families stretched thin, and for communities seeking to safeguard a healthy climate and the wellbeing of their residents?
In this impact-oriented episode of HGSE’s Education Now series, we’ll convene a panel of thought leaders from across Harvard to share their perspectives on the road ahead — hosted by Martin West, Ph.D.'06, HGSE’s Bloomberg Professor of Education and Harvard Kennedy School deputy director of the Program on Education Policy and Governance.
Education Now is a webinar series with insights for educators, families, and school and district leaders. The fall 2020 season of this bi-weekly series runs Wednesdays, September 30 through December 9. Episodes will be recorded and available to view later on YouTube and Facebook. Visit hgse.me/ednow for more information.