Featured Sessions at the 2017 Ready by 21 National Meeting

Opening Plenary, March 30th

Equity, Opportunity, Readiness – Changing the Odds Together

Karen Pittman

The Forum for Youth Investment
CEO & President

Afternoon Plenary, March 30th

Racial Healing in Schools and Communities

Dr. Shawn Ginwright

Cesar Chavez Institute for Public Policy
Senior Research Associate

San Francisco State University
Associate Professor of Education

Author, “Hope and Healing in Urban Education” and “Black Youth Rising, Activism and Radical Healing in Urban America” 

Morning Plenary, March 31st

Committing to Quality, SEL and Equity: Progress Reports from School District, OST, and State Education Leaders

Moderator:
Merita Irby

The Forum for Youth Investment
Co-Founder & Executive Vice President
Managing Partner, Big Picture Approach Consulting

Michael Funk

California Department of Education
Director, Expanded Learning Division

Suzette Harvey

Prime Time Palm Beach County, Inc.
Executive Director

Edmund Oropez

Austin Independent School District
Chief Officer for Teach and Learning

Closing Plenary, March 31^st

Funding Brighter Futures: Local Governments Enhancing Investments in Kids

Moderator:
Elizabeth Gaines

The Forum for Youth Investment
Senior Fellow 

Sean Boyle

Children's Services Council of St. Lucie County (Florida)
Executive Director

Sheila Capestany

King County (Washington)
Strategic Advisor for Children and Youth

Todd Patterson

Public Progress
President