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Friday, September 13, 2024, 11:30 a.m.
Understanding the CMSD School Levy
The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) is Ohio's third-largest public school system, serving more than 36,000 students. It's home to state champion athletic and robotic programs; the nation's fourth Say Yes to Education district; and several innovative community partnerships in...
Monday, September 16, 2024, 11:00 a.m.
Lovely One: A Conversation with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson
This forum will not be livestreamed, however, it will be made available in our archives starting in October 2024. Ticket sales for this forum have reached capacity at this time. Be sure to sign up for our ticket notification mailing list...
Friday, September 20, 2024, 11:30 a.m.
What’s At Stake? Examining Taxation in Ohio and the Nation
As we head into the November election, tax policy is undoubtedly a top issue for many voters. K-12 schools, higher education, local governments, libraries, and more all rely on taxation to raise adequate revenue to provide public services. Tax policy...
Friday, September 27, 2024, 11:30 a.m.
The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History
A Conversation with Ned Blackhawk, Anisfield-Wolf Book Award Winner in Nonfiction
The most enduring feature of U.S. history is the presence of Native Americans, yet most histories focus on Europeans and their descendants. A 2018 study by Reclaiming Native Truth found that nearly half of Americans believed what they were taught...
Tuesday, October 01, 2024, 11:30 a.m.
Join the City Club for the annual State of the Schools address featuring CEO Dr. Warren G. Morgan where he will speak about his priorities and progress after his first year leading the schools. Dr. Morgan became CEO of Cleveland Metropolitan...
Friday, October 04, 2024, 11:30 a.m.
Aging Out of the Foster Care System
Every year, roughly a thousand young people in the foster-care system in Ohio “age out” and are thrust into a reality where they are more likely to face homelessness, unemployment, and food scarcity. Child welfare agencies are working to fill...
Tuesday, October 08, 2024, 11:30 a.m.
Radically Excellent School Improvement
A Conversation with Author Kate Anderson Foley
Kate Anderson Foley is a transformational leader with significant experience leading public school districts and states toward equitable and integrated services for all learners. Her work is grounded in social justice and breaking down the barriers for children who have...
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 11:30 a.m.
Youth in American Politics: Shaping the Future
From social media advocacy to boots-on-the-ground campaign work, today’s youth are more than just future voters—they’re shaping the present and future of American democracy. With a record-high 53% of voters under 30 expected to turn out in the 2024 election,...
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 11:30 a.m.
Take Care of Them Like My Own: Faith, Fortitude, and a Surgeon's Fight for Health Justice
Dr. Ala Stanford knew she wanted to be a doctor by the time she was eight years old. But role models were few and far between in her working-class North Philly neighborhood. Her teachers were dismissive, and the realities of...
Friday, October 18, 2024, 11:30 a.m.
Remarks from Ted Carter, President of The Ohio State University
Ohio State stands at the doorway of great opportunity, firmly and uniquely positioned to be a leading national flagship public research university. Leading the way is Walter “Ted” Carter Jr., who was appointed as the 17th president of The Ohio...
Friday, October 25, 2024, 11:30 a.m.
The 4th Annual Deborah Vesy Systems Change Champion Award Forum
Pronita Gupta is a Senior Fellow at Workshop focused on labor and worker rights issues. Most recently, she served in the Biden White House as Special Assistant to the President for Labor and Workers on the Domestic Policy Council, developing...
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