Join us for lunch and an energizing start to the Families Learning Conference! This mainstage session will set the tone for our time together, as we explore what it means to stay true to our mission of serving families in learning and education. We’ll be joined by Dr. Rebecca Winthrop, senior fellow and director of the Center for Universal Education at The Brookings Institution and professor at Georgetown University. Dr. Winthrop works to promote quality and relevant education, including exploring how education innovations and family and community engagement can be harnessed to leapfrog progress, particularly for children and youth furthest from opportunity. Dr. Winthrop has authored numerous articles, reports, books, and book chapters, including her latest book, The Disengaged Teen: Helping Kids Learn Better, Feel Better, and Live Better.

Come ready to be inspired, challenged, and connected as we kick off our time together!