Events

Navigating the 2024 Presidential Election: Advancing Civic Discourse in Education

Date/Time
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
6:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT

Location:
Bank Street College of Education
Tabas Auditorium
610 West 112th Street
New York, NY 10025

Event Title:
Bank Street Dialogue: Education Today Series
“Navigating the 2024 Presidential Election: Advancing Civic Discourse in Education”
Featuring Bank Street President Shael Polakow-Suransky, GSE ’00

Description:

Join us for an insightful panel discussion about the pivotal role of education in the context of the upcoming presidential election and its implications for students and educators alike.

As the nation approaches the 2024 election, it is crucial to equip educators with the tools and knowledge necessary to support their students through the electoral process and its aftermath. Our distinguished panel of experts will explore strategies for preparing educators to engage with the election results constructively, fostering a healthy environment for civic discourse within the classroom.

Panelists include:

  • Shael Polakow-Suransky, GSE ’00, President, Bank Street College
  • Doug Knecht, Dean of Children’s Programs & Head of School, School for Children & Family Center
  • Soyoung Park, Faculty & Director of Online Programs in Special Education, Bank Street Graduate School of Education
  • Emily Jones, Deputy Director of Culture, Race, and Equity Team, Bank Street Education Center
  • Moderator: Margaret Ryan, GSE ’01, President, Bank Street College Alumni Association

In addition to valuable insights from Bank Street experts, Bank Street President Shael Polakow-Suransky, GSE ’00, will provide an informative update on the work of the College.

If you have questions or topics that you would like to be discussed, please send them in advance by completing this form

All Bank Street community members including alumni, current graduate students, and School for Children families and their guests are invited and encouraged to participate by asking questions, sharing their experiences, and engaging in reflection.

The Bank Street Dialogue: Education Today (formerly the Sunset Chat) provides a space for interactive discussion on a cutting-edge education issue, featuring an insightful panel of experts from the field.

Cost:
Free

Contact:
Alumni Relations Office
alumni@bankstreet.edu

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