News Rising Inequality, Schools, and Children's Life Chances Posted November 28, 2011 By News editor Moderator: Hiro Yoshikawa, professor of education and academic dean,HGSE Speakers:Greg Duncan, distinguished professor in the department of education, University of California, IrvineRichard Murnane, Thompson Professor of Education and Society, HGSEDiscussant: Christopher Jencks, Ed.M.'59, Malcolm Wiener Professor of Social Policy, Harvard Kennedy SchoolGreg Duncan and Richard Murnane, editors, will discuss highlights from the book Whither Opportunity?: Rising Inequality, Schools, and Children's Life Chances; followed by a roundtable discussion with Christopher Sandy Jencks. In Whither Opportunity? a distinguished team of economists, sociologists, and experts in social and education policy examine the corrosive effects of growing family income inequality on children's school attainments and labor market prospects.This groundbreaking book illuminates the ways rising inequality is operating through disadvantaged neighborhoods, insecure labor markets and schools to undermine one of the most important goals of public education — the ability of schools to provide children with an equal chance at academic and economic success. For a sneak peek at this forum, listen to "The Core Problem" EdCast with Richard Murnane. News The latest research, perspectives, and highlights from the Harvard Graduate School of Education Explore All Articles Related Articles Askwith Education Forum Askwith Essentials: Who is Ron Suskind? Five things you should know about the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and founder of the start-up, Sidekicks. News Howard Gardner: Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Reframed News Income Inequality and America's Schools