*This program has been cancelled. Credit: Anindya Kundu speaks at the TED World Theater, New York. Photo: Dian Lofton / TED Join sociologist and professor Dr. Anindya Kundu in exploring what personal, social, and institutional challenges may be keeping students from thriving in public schools; how addressing these issues may help close the opportunity gap for students; and how these actions would allow all of us to value public education for the contribution it makes to our collective future. Dr. Anindya Kundu describes himself as "a sociologist who loves thinking about how people can succeed despite various challenges." He has a Ph.D. in Sociology of Education from New York University (NYU) and currently serves as a Senior Fellow at the CUNY LMIS (Labor Market Information Service). Previously he taught at NYU, and received a school-wide Outstanding Teaching Award. Kundu also taught high school students storytelling through for a brief time. He examines the social contexts, educational systems, and opportunity structures that create positive change in people's lives. His debut book, The Power of Student Agency, will be released in 2020. Inspiration| Action is a new weekly virtual series of programs by Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum to educate and inspire participants to calls of action and become civically engaged. Experts will briefly present on four related topics based on one monthly theme. At the end of each program, participants will be provided digital resources to engage, participate in, or just learn more about the topic discussed. Register in advance for this webinar by clicking on this link: smithsonian.zoom.us…
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Please join in on these weekly 45-minute programs designed to harness the collective power of community and its ability to care for and comfort each other in these uncertain times. Note: Sign Language interpretation or live captioning for our virtual programs available upon request. Two weeks advance notice is appreciated. Place your request by emailing Linda Maxwell at MaxwellL@si.edu |