The U.S. education system is facing challenges that are both old and new. From ongoing racial and socioeconomic inequities, underinvestment, and the devaluing of teachers to school shootings, a global pandemic, and the culture wars, America's schools are in the crosshairs and at the crossroads. These perilous times call for bigger, bolder, and braver leadership. This Forum brings together four such leaders in critical conversation about this moment in history and the precarious but still promising future of education in the United States.

Host: Timothy Patrick McCarthy, Lecturer on Education and Faculty Chair, The B.R.A.V.E. Institute, Harvard Graduate School of Education

Event Attendance & Registration

Askwith Education Forums are accessible, free, and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Registration is required. On-site registration will be available.

Seating is first-come, first-seated. Once Askwith Hall reaches capacity, guests will be redirected to overflow seating. We recommend you arrive at least 15 minutes early for seating, to engage with the community, and to enjoy light refreshments before the Forum.

Note: This is an in-person event and will not be livestreamed. Please visit the Harvard Education YouTube channel for recordings of past forums and webinars.

An invitation to speak at the Harvard Graduate School of Education does not imply an endorsement of the speaker’s views or values by HGSE, Harvard University, or members of its community.