NYU Steinhardt will host a panel discussion, “Affordability and Sustainability in Early Childhood Education: Global Lessons for New York,” on Friday, May 1 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
New York University will host a panel discussion, “Affordability and Sustainability in Early Childhood Education: Global Lessons for New York,” on Friday, May 1 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. The event, which will be held at the Kimmel Center for University Life (60 Washington Square South, 10th Floor), is part of the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development’s Education Policy Breakfast Series.
Last fall, New York City launched an ambitious expansion of its pre-K programs, more than doubling the number of children enrolled last school year. This event will consider what New York can learn from other cities and countries that have undergone similar efforts. In particular, what are the different models for funding early childhood education? How have countries with less wealth succeeded in implementing pre-K?
Panelists for “Affordability and Sustainability in Early Childhood Education: Global Lessons for New York” include:
- Maria Caridad Araujo, Lead Social Protection Economist, Inter-American Development Bank, who focuses on early childhood development and poverty alleviation issues internationally;
- Miriam Calderon, Former Director of Early Childhood Education, Washington D.C. Public Schools, and Former Senior Advisor, Department of Health and Human Services; and
- J. Lawrence Aber, Albert and Blanche Willner Family Professor of Psychology and Public Policy, NYU Steinhardt, who will moderate the event.
The theme of this year’s three-part Education Policy Breakfast Series is “Getting a Good Start: Research, Policy, and Practice in Pre-K Education,” examining key issues in early childhood education, including accessibility, quality, and affordability. The first event (video of Nov. 21 event) focused on closing the achievement gap in early childhood education, and the second event (video of March 6 event) considered quality and effectiveness of pre-K programs.
Reporters interested in attending must RSVP to Rachel Harrison, NYU Office of Public Affairs, at 212.998.6797 or rachel.harrison@nyu.edu. Other attendees must RSVP through the event’s website. Space is limited.
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