The USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future invites you to join a conversation entitled "New Frontiers for Education Reform?" discussing education reform and policy on Wednesday, March 20 in the University Club Scriptorium. Lunch service will begin at 12:30 p.m. and the discussion will take place from 1:00-2:00 p.m.

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This event, moderated by CPF Director Bob Shrum, features Dean Pedro Noguera, Macke Raymond, and Dr. Darline Robles; you can find their bio's below. The discussion will focus on the politics of public education, the role of parental rights, why some public schools are failing, what makes some charter schools successful when others struggle, whether or not taxpayer funds should be used to provide vouchers to parents who send students to private schools or home school, and which educational reforms should be supported, studied, or rejected.

We thank Sue and Jeff White for their support and generosity as this event would not be possible without them. CPF also thanks our partners the USC Rossier School of Education, the USC Price Center for Inclusive Democracy, the USC Political Union, and the Political Student Assembly for their help in advertising this event.

Bob Shrum (Moderator)- Bob Shrum is the Director of the Center for the Political Future and the Carmen H, and Louis Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics at USC Dornsife. A legendary political strategist, he was once described as "the most sought-after consultant in the Democratic Party," by The Atlantic Monthly.

Pedro Noguera – Pedro Noguera is a leading scholar on race, inequality, and education. He serves as the Dean of the Rossier School of Education at USC and has held positions at UCLA, NYU, Harvard University, and UC Berkeley. Noguera has authored 15 books and received numerous awards, including the American Association of Publishers Prose Award. He has advised on education policy at the state and district levels and served on President Biden’s National Commission on Hispanics. Noguera was elected to the National Academy of Education, Phi Delta Kappa honor society, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He has received seven honorary doctorates and been recognized for his research and advocacy efforts aimed at fighting poverty.

Macke Raymond – Margaret “Macke” Raymond is the founder and director of the Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO) at Stanford University, a position she has held since the center's inception in 1999. Under her leadership, CREDO conducts rigorous and independent analysis of programs aimed at improving outcomes for K-12 public school students in the US. Their work, known for its reliance on data-driven analysis, includes large-scale collaborations with 30 state education agencies. CREDO is recognized as a leading source of impartial insight into charter schools, city reform strategies, and national reform programs, with their studies and reports informing education policy at various levels. Raymond is also a sought-after source for media outlets and is actively involved in advisory boards and peer review panels. She was selected as a Pahara-Aspen Education Fellow for her leadership in US education policy.

Dr. Darline Robles- Dr. Darline P. Robles is currently an Associate Dean for Equity and Community Engagement and a Professor of Clinical Education at the Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California. She teaches in the Ed. D Educational Leadership program and is the Faculty Advisor for the Preliminary Administrator Credential under Professional Development.  Dr. Robles served as a superintendent for over 20 years. She retired after serving eight years as the first Latina County superintendent of the Los Angeles County Office of Education, as chief of the Salt Lake City School District, and as superintendent of Montebello Unified School District. As county superintendent, she led the largest educational service agency in the country. Under her leadership she was known for directing services to districts to support the educational needs. Dr. Robles serves as Rossier’s Diversity Liaison to the University of Southern California diversity and inclusion efforts and school liaison for the University’s Cultural Journey.

CLICK HERE to watch “New Frontiers for Education Reform?”