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