Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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The term "back-to-school" took on an entirely new meaning this year as individual school districts grappled with the safest way to welcome students, teachers, and staff back amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
In July, the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) made the decision to offer remote learning for the first nine weeks of the fall semester. It's no small...
Friday, October 08, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
Preparing for the Jobs of Tomorrow
Businesses in sectors like hospitality and retail are experiencing some of the highest labor shortages in decades. While traditional workforce systems help individuals learn new skills for in-demand jobs, experts are saying that skills alone won’t address the challenges before...
Thursday, October 07, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
Journalism and the Environmental Movement: Amplifying Voices Through Local Action
In Cleveland and across the country, decades of deliberately racist policies and planning decisions have caused tremendous environmental harm to Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. Disproportionate exposure to air and water pollution, climate change (flooding, high heat...
Friday, October 01, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
Giving Power to Community Voice
Philanthropy has a bit of a reputation problem, according to some recent City Club speakers. Authors Anand Ghirdardas (Winners Take All) and Edgar Villanueva (Decolonizing Wealth) both pointed out the top-down way in which philanthropic institutions around the country have...
Friday, September 24, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
From Policy to Progress: Partnering to Create Equitable Community Development
The influx of federal funds amid the coronavirus pandemic has reminded us of the power of a robust response to crisis, but funding is just one way government, policymakers, philanthropists and other organizations can influence how communities evolve. Thoughtful policy...
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...
Friday, September 17, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
This summer, Michael Deemer was tapped to serve as the next President and CEO of Downtown Cleveland Alliance after founding President and CEO Joe Marinucci announced his retirement. This was a critical transition during a time when urban centers across...
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, September 10, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
Brick by Brick: Building Hope and Opportunity for Women Survivors Everywhere
Karen Sherman has spent her life advocating for women in war-torn and transitional countries such as Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Congo, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Sudan, Kosovo, and the former Soviet Union. Throughout her 30-year career in global development, Sherman has met...
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