With the U.S. getting only average marks for its public education, many would argue that we’re simply not doing enough to support our children—and our future1. But every one of us has the power to make a difference. Just ask Geoffrey Canada, an education reform leader whose ground-breaking work has set a precedent for movements nationwide.
For more than 25 years, he’s been a passionate and innovative advocate for education reform, most notably through his contributions to the Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ). Through his visionary leadership, HCZ has helped thousands of disadvantaged children and families gain access to high-quality education and support resources that empower them to succeed.
Learn more and join in this inspiring discussion as Mr. Canada shares his experiences, followed by continued discussion with key education thought leaders.
1Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD): 2009 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) report.
Join Capella for an inspiring discussion on shaping the future of education. The event features a keynote presentation by Mr. Canada, followed by continued discussion of these critical issues with expert leaders in the field. Tune in live on Wednesday, December 28 at 3pm PT/6pm ET at: www.capella.edu/inspireideas. Questions for Mr. Canada can be submitted at that link prior to the event. If you’d like to RSVP for the live stream, you can do so here: http://capellainspires.eventbrite.com.
Canada’s bold ideas and transformational work have garnered national attention. He’s been:
- Named one of 2011′s TIME 100, The World’s Most Influential People, by Time Magazine.
- Featured in the documentary, Waiting for Superman.
- Named one of “America’s Best Leaders” by US News & World report.
Other notable panelists
- Dr. Steve Perry: Author, commentator, and founder and principal of Capital Prep Magnet School on Connecticut.
- Dr. Curtis Johnson: More than 30 years experience in major education policy innovations.
- Dr. Christy Hovanetz: Senior policy fellow for the Foundation for Excellence in Education.
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from Dr. Canada and pose your questions to a panel of experts in the education field.
Disclosure: BlackPoliticsontheWeb.com was compensated by Fanscape/Capella for this publication.
