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An evening of provocative conversation
The From massive teacher strikes, to Common Core Standards, and the school choice debate, Randi Weingarten has been a fierce defender for the American teacher for decades. Her role as the President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) provides her with a unique perspective and deep insights into the successes and struggles of American education. Join us for an evening of provocative conversation as we discuss policy, pedagogy, and examine the biggest issues impacting schools, teachers, and students.

Schedule

​The Interview
Zak Ringelstein & Randi Weingarten
  • Talking points: the time to teach, the resources to teach, the freedom to teach, the coalition to teach, and the 2020 election

The Panel
Randi Weingarten with Professors Jeffrey Henig, Sonya Horsford, and Michael Rebell
  • What is an adequate education, and how do we achieve one? 

The Discussion
Randi Weingarten and you
  • Questions from the audience: guests will have the opportunity to submit questions at the start of the event

About Randi Weingarten
​Randi Weingarten is president of the 1.7 million-member American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO, which represents teachers; paraprofessionals and school-related personnel; higher education faculty and staff; nurses and other healthcare professionals; local, state and federal government employees; and early childhood educators. Prior to her election as AFT president in 2008, Weingarten served for 12 years as president of the United Federation of Teachers, AFT Local 2, representing approximately 200,000 educators in the New York City public school system, as well as home child care providers and other workers in health, law and education.
 
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The Center for Professional Education of Teachers (CPET) at Teachers College, Columbia University is devoted to advancing global capacities in teacher education, research, and whole school reform. CPET advocates for excellence and equity in education through direct service to youth and educators, innovative school projects, international research that examines and advocates the highest quality instructional and assessment practices today, and sustainable school partnerships that leverage current policy and mandates to raise literacy levels and embed collaborative communities of learning. Uniting theory and practice, CPET promotes rigorous and relevant scholarship and is committed to making excellent education accessible worldwide.
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