Building Blocks:
Changing the Frame on Education
An Atlantic Forum

July 27, 2016
Philadelphia

The education system encompasses more than just what happens in the classroom. Beyond students, parents and teachers, communities and social groups play an important role in a student’s success.

As debates over resources define what happens in schools, how can communities come together to best serve all students throughout the educational ecosystem? And how can governments provide a quality education to students in every ZIP code? From providing adequate meals, to offering after-school activities, to a well-rounded curriculum, The Atlantic gathered educators, activists and policymakers to look at ways to create the building blocks of a quality education.

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Speakers

Suzanne Bonamici Representative (D-OR) U.S. House of Representatives @RepBonamici
Sophia Bush Actress and Education Advocate @sophiabush
Steve Clemons Washington Editor at Large The Atlantic @SCClemons
Joe Courtney Representative (D-CT) U.S. House of Representatives @RepJoeCourney
Donna Edwards Representative (D-MD) U.S. House of Representatives @repdonnaedwards
Lily Eskelsen Garcia President National Education Association @Lily_NEA
Montserrat Garibay Teacher; Vice President for Certified Employees Education Austin @MontserratVPEDA
Helen Gym Parent; City Councilwoman At-Large; Co-Founder Parents United for Public Education @HelenGymAtLarge
Bobby Scott Representative (D-VA) U.S. House of Representatives @repbobbyscott
Randi Weingarten President American Federation of Teachers @rweingarten

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