Jul 2 2020
How Philanthropy Can Support Innovation, Equity and the Future of Education in the COVID Era
July 2, 2020
Join the Greater LA Education Foundation and Grantmakers for Education for a discussion on how philanthropy can support innovations such as blended learning models, alternative methods of assessment, and tele-health supports. The discussion will also touch on equity concerns related to assessing learning loss, accelerating learning and access to high-quality online learning.
Speakers
- John Garcia, Ed.L.D, President, Greater LA Education Foundation - Moderator
- Celine Coggins, Ph.D., Executive Director, Grantmakers for Education - Moderator
- James Honan, Ed.D., Faculty, Harvard Graduate School of Education
- Robyn Anders, Ed.D., Coordinator, Instructional Technology, Burbank USD
- Debbie McHorney, Teacher on Special Assignment, Instructional Technology, Burbank USD
- Justin Barra, MPP, Director, Education Policy, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
- Miho Kubagawa, Ed.L.D., Partner, NewSchools Venture Fund
- Tyler Thigpen, Ed.L.D, Co-founder & Head of Institute for Self Directed Learning & The Forest School
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