Latest Convenings and Conferences
Karen Pittman Testifies on the Whole Child & ESEA Reauthorization
On Thursday, April 22nd, Karen Pittman participated in a roundtable discussion held by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP) titled “ESEA Reauthorization: Meeting the Needs of the Whole Student.” The purpose of the hearing was to discuss ways that federal policy can support efforts to address the needs of the whole student, since students who are healthy, safe, and e
Publishing Date:
April 22, 2010
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Karen Pittman to Present at the 6th Annual Black Policy Conference
This Saturday, Karen Pittman will be present at the 6th Annual Black Policy Conference, a leading policy-driven forum addressing issues that affect communities within Africa and the African Diaspora at large.
Publishing Date:
April 15, 2010
Strengthening Research on Youth Development
On March 1-2, the Forum facilitated a meeting on behalf of the William T. Grant Foundation focused on mixed methods research. Over 30 scholars came together in Washington, DC for the event, mostly grantees of the Foundation.
Publishing Date:
March 9, 2010
Ready by 21 presented at National Conference on Education
From February 11-13, the American Association of School Administrators held their National Conference on Education in Phoenix, AZ, which brought together two thousand school administrators from across the country. Although Karen Pittman was scheduled to speak alongside Dan Domenech, Executive Director of AASA, at the conference, she was unable to attend due to DC weather conditions.
Publishing Date:
March 8, 2010
W.T. Grant Workshop on Mentoring and Career Development
On January 25-26, the Forum assisted William T. Grant Foundation staff in convening and facilitating a two-day workshop for William T. Grant Scholars and their mentees in Santa Monica, CA. Every year, a select group of W.T. Grant Scholars receive a two-year supplemental award to mentor junior researchers of color.
Publishing Date:
February 2, 2010