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Schools and America’s 250th: Patriotism, Pluralism, and Civic Education | Askwith Education Forum

Public Events REGISTER   As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, questions about democracy, belonging, and civic responsibility are taking on renewed urgency. What role should schools play in preparing young people to engage thoughtfully with the nation’s history, its pluralism, and its democratic ideals, especially amid polarization and deep disagreement? This Askwith Education Forum convenes scholars and practitioners for a timely national conversation on civic education and dialogue across differences, exploring how schools can foster informed patriotism, democratic participation, and mutual understanding in a complex civic landscape. Moderator: Eric Soto-Shed, Lecturer on Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education Speakers include: Danielle Allen, James Bryant Conant University Professor, Harvard University; Director, Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation , Aimee Rogstad Guidera, Residential Fellow Spring 2026, Institute of Politics, Harvard Kennedy School; former Secretary of Education,… Type of Event: Community Programming. Discussion. Forum. Diversity & Equity. Lecture. Topic: Equity and Access. Leadership. Teaching. Learning. Schools. Policy. Program/Department: Askwith Forum. Who can attend? General Public. Alumni. Faculty. Harvard Community. Staff. Students. Building/Room: Askwith Hall. Contact Name: Harvard Graduate School of Education. Contact Email: askwith@gse.harvard.edu. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Askwith Education Forums. Registration Required: Yes. Admission Fee: Free and open to the public. RSVP Required: Yes. Featured Event: Askwith Education Forums. Thursday, April 9, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Longfellow Hall, 13 Appian Way, Cambridge, MA 02138. For more info visit calendar.gse.harvard.edu.

Gender and Higher Education: Access, Impact, and Inquiry

Public Events Institutions of higher education today face unprecedented challenges, and these challenges frequently center around gender as a form of experience, a demographic category, or a field of inquiry. From gendered disparities in student enrollment and success to inequities in career advancement for faculty and issues of freedom of inquiry, colleges and universities must tackle new forms of contestation and intense scrutiny. This conference will explore the nexus of gender and higher education by examining students’ experiences, the perspectives of teachers and researchers, and the present and future of gender as a category of analysis and scholarly field. Type of Event: Conference / Symposium. Topic: Equity and Access. Higher Education. Leadership. Policy. Who can attend? Alumni. Faculty. General Public. Harvard Community. Staff. Students. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Jaime Wendel. Contact Email: jaime_wendel@radcliffe.harvard.edu. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Harvard Radcliffe Institute. Registration Required: Yes. Admission Fee: Free. RSVP Required: Yes. Friday, April 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:45 PM. Knafel Center OR Online on Zoom 10 Garden Street Cambridge, MA 02138. For more info visit www.radcliffe.harvard.edu.

Gutman Library Virtual Book Talk: Race, Class, and Affirmative Action

Public Events In Race, Class, and Affirmative Action, Julie J. Park offers deft analysis of the changes to college admissions and campus life since the US Supreme Court ruled to restrict race-conscious policies in two 2023 cases: Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) v. Harvard and SFFA v. the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Park offers clear explanations of the rulings, their historical context, and their implications for higher education policy. She highlights how the Supreme Court still allows campuses to consider the role of race in students’ experiences and that numerous tools to advance diversity in admissions remain.  In this lively, timely work, Park points out the swift and stark post-ruling shifts in campus demographics and grapples with questions of how to push toward a more equitable admissions system. She investigates alternative initiatives, such as test-optional and test-free admissions, percent plans, and others, weighing their merits and drawbacks. She also examines inequality affecting college… Type of Event: Discussion. Community Programming. Topic: Equity and Access. Leadership. Policy. Schools. Teaching. Higher Education. Who can attend? Alumni. Faculty. General Public. Harvard Community. Staff. Students. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Myanne Krivoshey. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Gutman Library and Harvard Education Press. Registration Required: Yes. RSVP Required: Yes. Featured Event: Gutman Library Book Talk. Monday, April 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Zoom. For more info visit calendar.gse.harvard.edu.

Gutman Library Virtual Book Talk: Mental Health in College

Public Events With concerns about student mental health on the rise, Alexis Redding and contributors draw on expertise across disciplines to offer practical strategies and deep insight for those on the front lines: student affairs professionals, faculty, advisors, counseling center staff, and families. This timely book addresses the most pressing mental health issues facing undergraduates, delivering an actionable blueprint to help colleges build caring, inclusive communities where all students can thrive. Blending compelling student stories, expert analysis, and actionable strategies, Mental Health in College explores the full spectrum of the college experience: from the pressures of admissions and financial stress to challenges faced by student veterans, community college students, and those navigating post-graduate uncertainty. Each chapter features cutting-edge research alongside innovative “Voices from the Field” vignettes focused on experienced practitioners. The book moves beyond a clinical focus, offering instit… Type of Event: Discussion. Community Programming. Topic: Equity and Access. Leadership. Policy. Schools. Teaching. Higher Education. Who can attend? Alumni. Faculty. General Public. Harvard Community. Staff. Students. Building/Room: Other. Contact Name: Myanne Krivoshey. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Gutman Library and Harvard Education Press. Registration Required: Yes. RSVP Required: Yes. Featured Event: Gutman Library Book Talk. Friday, May 8, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Zoom. For more info visit calendar.gse.harvard.edu.

University Holiday: Memorial Day

Holiday Calendar University is closed. Type of Event: Holiday. Sponsoring Organization/Department: Human Resources. Registration Required: No. Monday, May 25, 2026.