The Askwith Education Forum

He prized gentleness and kindness, but Fred Rogers was a stubborn advocate for children — and his message continues to shape early education.

A panel discussion about the advancement of education opportunity, equality, and inclusion on an international scale.

The legacy of children’s television pioneer Fred Rogers.

How one globally recognized teacher uses the arts as a powerful tool for inclusion in schools.

To encourage civic participation, getting out the vote is a crucial step — but it's just the first step on the road to lasting engagement.

A dialogue to illuminate the barriers to voting, to describe new ways to encourage civic action, and to discuss the issues at stake in the upcoming midterm elections.

Global Teacher Prize winner Andria Zafirakou visits the Askwith Forums to speak on the importance of making an arts education accessible to all.

How students are participating in greater activism to protect their right to safety in schools.

At the Askwith Forums, Jack Shonkoff looked at the biology of adversity and how the science of early learning is essential for building a strong foundation.

At the Askwith Debates, guests share their different perspectives on the equity of charter schools and discuss how the charter school system impacts the overall education system in the United States.

Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown discusses education, race, and institutionalized sport, and how athletes can use their public voices to advocate for change.

Professor Bridget Terry Long breaks down what "free" community college really looks like — to both students and schools.

At the Askwith Forums, a panel will discuss the need for social justice efforts in American education in order to create a more equitable environment for students.

Host journalist and activist Jose Antonio Vargas in conversation with MSNBC's Joy Reid.

Askwith Forums welcomes the inaugural recipients of the Yidan Prize, Carol Dweck and Vicky Colbert.

A panel on free tuition for community college education.

Cornel West on democracy, the importance of activism, and the difference between schooling and deep education.

At the Askwith Forums on November 6, join Wolfram and Gardner as they discuss views on computational thinking in 21st-century education.

What does learning to change the world look like? HGSE faculty members individually share their perspectives in dynamic, TED Talk-style presentations.

A conversation about the tangible and intangible benefits of college athletics, with the aim of broadening how we think about the role of sport and its impact on education and society.

Askwith Forums and HUBWeek kick off Project Zero’s (PZ) 50th anniversary celebration with the panel, “Changes in Mind: Five Decades of Insight into Intelligence, Thinking, and Learning.”

What you should know about Harvard Divinity School Professor Cornel West before the Askwith Forum on October 4.

A discussion about innovations in education systems across the world and what students need to learn today in order to live their fullest lives

A debate on how educators should grapple with the school voucher, one of the most pressing questions in education policy

How to empower young people to become changemakers

A panel examines the state of sexual violence in schools and explore how both public and private actors are working to encourage a freer and safer educational sphere

What you should know about the former President of Spelman College before her talk at the Askwith Forums.

What you should know about about the Virginia Board of Education member before the Askwith Forum on March 6.

A panel of social justice leaders discuss their different paths to activism and the values they bring to the work

Explore the picture book worlds of author and illustrator, husband and wife, who create worlds for children by bridging history, heritage, culture, and curiosity at the Askwith Forum on February 16.

The Askwith Forum gathered three experienced leaders of urban districts for a dialogue on the role of a superintendent in such dynamic systems as urban school districts and on how superintendents can spark radical change.

The 2016 election has ushered in questions about how our schools prepare students to be good citizens. At the Askwith Forums on December 8, a panel of speakers will examine the challenges facing civics education in America. Watch live at 5 p.m.

Since NCLB, schools have been required to demonstrate student learning as measured by standardized test scores. On Monday, December 5, Professor Andrew Ho will lead a discussion exploring the benefits and drawbacks of test-based accountability.

While a majority of kids in American public schools today are students of color, more than 80 percent of teachers are white. On Nov. 2, a panel explores how and why this imbalance persists and identifies policy levers to to help correct it.

On Wednesday, October 19, a panel of HGSE faculty members discussed the role education has played in the 2016 presidential election and the implications of different election outcomes on education policy.

At the Askwith Forums on October 25, a panel will look at the first 15 years of the DREAM Act, legislation to provide undocumented immigrants who arrived in the United States as children a path toward legal status through education or the military.

On Thursday, October 13, former Florida Governor and Harvard academic visitor Jeb Bush spoke about the role of the states in education policy and how states can use the new federal education law, ESSA, to promote innovation.

Five things you should know about the former Florida governor before his appearance at the Askwith Forums.

A conversation with Jeb Bush about challenges in education (and government).

On Thursday, October 6, the Askwith Forums welcomed Pulitzer Prize winner Ron Suskind, who will open up about raising a child with autism and discuss the steps we can take to break down educational barriers based on ability.

Five things you should know about the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and founder of the start-up, Sidekicks.

At the first of the new Askwith Debates, supporters and opponents will debate the merits of the upcoming Massachusetts ballot proposal on lifting the charter school cap.

Five things you should know about the Global Teacher of the Year before her Askwith Forum.