In this online event, Dean Bridget Terry Long will speak with HGSE alumnus Geoffrey Canada, founder and President of the Harlem Children's Zone, about his dedication to equity, innovative approach to serving all children, and thoughts on how we can best support children, families, and educators during this time of crisis. Details and advanced registration here: https://hgse.me/leader514
During these extraordinary times, it is more important than ever for the HGSE community to engage in conversations with speakers whose leadership, expertise, and vision will drive our sector forward amidst a set of unprecedented challenges. Join our community of students, faculty, alumni, parents, and educators for HGSE’s Leadership Series.
About Geoffrey Canada
Geoffrey Canada, Ed.M.'75, is the founder and President of the Harlem Children's Zone, a non-profit organization for children and families living in Harlem, providing free support in the form of parenting workshops, a pre-school program, three charter schools, and child-oriented health programs for thousands of children and families.
About Bridget Terry Long
Bridget Terry Long is the Dean and Saris Professor of Education and Economics at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Long is an economist who focuses on education with an emphasis on the transition from high school to higher education and beyond. Her research examines factors that influence student enrollment decisions and persistence in postsecondary education, as well as the effects of interventions designed to better support students.

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