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Wednesday, June 15, 2022, 11:30 a.m.
A Conversation with Former Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos
Our country has just begun to emerge from one of the most significant mass disruptions to American education in our history. In its wake, parents across the country are asking more and more questions about how our schools are meeting...
Friday, April 01, 2022, 11:30 a.m.
Imagine. Invent. Ascend. HBCUs and an Education for the 21st Century
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been educating Black men and women for more than 100 years. Current leading indicators from high college graduation to rates to affordability point to HBCU's important role in supporting our country's leaders and...
Friday, January 21, 2022, 12:00 p.m.
Now More Than Ever: Family Engagement and Student Success
Extensive research has shown the powerful impact of effective family-school partnerships on students, parents, teachers, and schools. In fact, Dr. Mapp joined the City Club in 2017 to talk about the importance of community supported education. Now, Dr. Mapp is back...
Friday, December 03, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
Three Years of Say Yes Cleveland
In January 2019, Say Yes Cleveland was launched as the fourth community-wide organization based on the Say Yes to Education model of tuition scholarships and support services for Cleveland students. With its 25-year commitment, Say Yes Cleveland was seen as...
Thursday, November 18, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
Youth Forum: Reimagining Education Post-COVID-19
The year 2020 sparked massive change in education as a result of the pandemic, equal parts highlighting innovative ways of teaching kids as well as the ways in which education has fallen short. Prior to this year, the way in...
Wednesday, September 22, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
Join us for the annual tradition of hearing from CMSD CEO Eric S. Gordon, leader of the region's largest public school district — a district whose improvement many believe is key to the future success of our city and region. The...
Tuesday, September 14, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
An Honest Education: Talking About Race, Equity, and Inclusion in the Classroom
Conversations about race, equity, and inclusion are not new to K-12 classrooms. From studying MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech to the analysis of works by poet Maya Angelou, these discussions have been necessary components in lessons on history, literature,...
Friday, August 20, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
(Mis)understanding Critical Race Theory
In 2020, the City of Cleveland declared racism a public health crisis, bringing to the forefront honest conversations about systemic racism’s influence on equity, access, and human rights. Yet, the debate around Critical Race Theory has been heating up nationwide....
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