This conference is an outgrowth of a doctoral Law and Policy Workshop in which students analyzed strengths and weaknesses in the vision, structures, and programs of the New York City Deptartment of Education under Mayor Bloomberg in order to formulate recommendations for the next Mayor and the Legislature. A compelling group of speakers has been assembled to speculate on the future of the NYC Public School system under a new mayoralship.
Keynote and Q&A Hon. Kathleen Cashin, Member, New York State Board of Regents
Panel and Q&A:
- Zakiyah Ansari, Advocacy Director, NYS Alliance for Quality Education
- Aurelia Curtis, Principal, Curtis High School
- Catalina Fortino, Vice President for Education, United Federation of Teachers
- Joseph Viteritti, Professor of Public Policy, Hunter College, CUNY
Moderated by Profs. David C. Bloomfield and Stephan Brumberg, Brooklyn College & The Graduate Center, CUNY
Refreshments and Informal Discussion to follow.