Askwith Education Forum The American Dream in Crisis At the Askwith Forum on Monday, February 1, Robert Putnam, Harvard Kennedy School professor and author of "Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis" considered what educators can do to help restore some measure of social mobility in our society. Posted January 28, 2016 By News editor Askwith Education Forum Bringing innovators and influential leaders to the Harvard Graduate School of Education Explore All Articles Related Articles Askwith Education Forum Askwith Education Forum Explores ‘The Tyranny of Merit’ In Education Political philosopher Michael Sandel explored success, achievement, and equality in the first Askwith Education Forum of 2026 Askwith Education Forum Beyond Recovery National education leaders gather at HGSE to explore meaningful, actionable solutions in the wake of COVID-19 Askwith Education Forum Askwith Education Forum Dives Deep into AI In Education Professor Howard Gardner led a conversation about thinking and learning in an AI-powered world