Closed for Learning

The purpose of the forum was to engage Congressional staff and key stakeholders in a discussion on the effects of these school closures on students, parents, and the community at-large. The event featured the perspectives of national advocates, community members, and students. We explored how Congress and federal agencies promote alternatives to school closings that improve student learning and support students, educators, and families in communities across the country. 

Program

 Welcome

• Jon David Snyder, Executive Director, SCOPE
• Judith Browne-Dianis, Co-Director, Advancement Project

Panel One

• Jitu Brown (moderator), National Director, Journey for Justice Alliance
• Anna Jones, Parent Leader & #FightForDyett Hunger Striker, Kenwood Oakland Community Organization
• Tanaisa Brown, Newark Student Union 
• Julian Vasquez Heilig, Professor, California State University, Sacramento

Panel Two

• Linda Darling-Hammond (moderator), Faculty Director, SCOPE
• Julia Daniel, Doctoral Student Researcher, University of Colorado, Boulder
• Judith Browne-Dianis, Co-Director, Advancement Project
• Keron Blair, Director, The Alliance to Reclaim Our Schools