Does a New Administration Mean
Better Policies for Kids?
Tuesday, March 9th, 2021 from 8:30 to 9:30 PM EST
Ahora con traducción en vivo y en español (lea más abajo)
2021 marks the beginning of a new decade and a new administration in Washington DC. President Biden and Vice President Harris have said that under their watch racial equity will be central to the federal government’s policies, programs, and operations. What might that mean for the 74 million children in the US, half of them children of color? What state, regional, and local policy and programmatic decisions ultimately might prove even more significant than whatever happens at the federal level? From public education to gun violence, health to poverty, what child-facing policy opportunities and debates affecting our nation’s children most demand our attention as we begin a new decade?
Join us as we shine a spotlight on some of the issues, places, and opportunities we need to understand, and weigh in on, if we’re to advance the well-being of children, in general, and children of color in particular. As always, your insights and questions will be welcome.
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Special Guests
Nancy Allen-Scannell is Director of External Affairs at the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Nancy has led MSPCC’s public affairs team since 2006 and is responsible for the development and achievement of strategies to shape state policy with the goal of improving the lives of children and supporting families. Nancy previously served for 10 years in various public policy roles at Jane Doe Inc., Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence.
Dr. Stephan Blanford is the Executive Director of Children’s Alliance, where he leads a team of employees and staff committed to improving outcomes for children and families across the state of Washington. He was elected and served on the Seattle School Board in 2013. At the conclusion of his term he received the “Leadership for Equity” award for his unapologetic advocacy for educational justice. He is the proud father of a high school senior who was launched to success in a Head Start classroom and has been an advocate for quality early learning since then.
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