Education: The Heart of American Families and the American Economy
The National Urban League has warned for decades that the American educational system disproportionately fails too many African American and Latinx students. The pandemic only exacerbated the problems, leaving teachers burned out and disillusioned and children isolated and left behind academically. The silver lining is that the crisis has galvanized parents, educators, the business community, and the administration behind priorities flagged by the Urban League, including college and career readiness, expanded access to preschool, innovative afterschool programs, and more. Join top educators, experts, and congressional leaders for an extended discussion of education priorities in the nation’s pandemic recovery efforts.
OPENING REMARKS/INTRO OF REMARKS/COFFEE CHAT
Hal Smith, Senior Vice President, Education, Youth, and Health, National Urban League
REMARKS
U.S. Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03)
Becky Pringle, President National Education Association
COFFEE CHAT:
The Honorable Miguel Cardona, Secretary, US Department of Education
Janet Murguía, President and CEO, UnidosUS
Esther Bush, President, and CEO, Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh
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