Ed Reformers Playbook: The Power of Movements
Higher education is at a crossroads, grappling with skyrocketing costs, financial and enrollment volatility, and a crisis of public trust. Against that backdrop, reformers and advocates must unite to tackle these urgent—and increasingly existential—challenges. Why do education reform movements succeed or fail? Join this panel of researchers, changemakers and advocates for a session on what it takes to create and maintain a movement, build momentum, and scale lasting change.
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Leslie Crutchfield
Georgetown University, Business for Impact

Patrick Methvin
Gates Foundation
Joel Vargas
Jobs for the Future
Yolanda Watson Spiva
Complete College America