Wednesday, April 08, 2020, 10:30 a.m., Virtual Forum
Virtual Forum
Lisa Damour, Ph.D.
The coronavirus pandemic has drastically changed life as we know it. Statewide "shelter-in-place" orders, the closing of schools and nonessential businesses, and limiting social interactions with family and friends may be vital to preserving our physical health, but are likely taking a toll on our mental health. Dr. Lisa Damour will address the psychological science key to understanding how stress and anxiety operate in adults and children, both under everyday conditions...
Thank you to our supporters
Learn MoreYou can't buy a ticket to our virtual forums, but you can still support them. Please donate today.
You love free speech.
Join the club.
Become a Member
Planning an event?
Consider the club.
Book an Event Now
Monday, April 06, 2020
Reflections on 25 years in Ohio Education
by Peter Robertson, President, Laurel Springs School In 25 years as an Ohio resident, I’ve played many roles in public education: parent (both children went to public schools K through 12), taxpayer (I voted for every operating and capital levy presented to me, and rang doorbells for two), school district administrator (Cleveland CIO), charter co-author (E-Prep), and elected Board member (Shaker Heights). I served in the most important role — teacher — for four years before moving to Ohio. The Ohio legislature’s recent response to the COVID-19 crisis (waiving testing and graduation requirements, waiving physical attendance requirements, freezing voucher eligibility), presents many of the education challenges Ohio had been wrestling with all... read on
2019
It can be argued that fear of the “other” has become somewhat of a hallmark on American life. Nearly every day, we hear political leaders,...
Your support ensures civil, civic dialogue can thrive in Cleveland.
Are you a champion of free speech?
A gift to support the City Club’s Spring Campaign will ensure the growth of civil, civic dialogue in the year ahead.
Information about Health, Safety, and the Coronavirus at the City Club
Student engagement
Since its creation 30 years ago, over 30,000 students have participated at the City Club. Discover the different ways that students can get involved, here.
1 of 22
