The Future of Education: The Vision of Mary McLeod Bethune

Event Education
Event Education

July 14, 2022 The Future of Education: The Vision of Mary McLeod Bethune

Experts reflect on how education pioneer Mary McLeod Bethune’s vision can serve us today as Americans aim to better educational opportunities for all students.

Thursday, Jul 14, 2022

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Heritage Foundation

214 Massachusetts Ave NE
Washington, DC
20002

Description

Creating better educational opportunities for all Americans—regardless of race or socioeconomic status—is crucial work in this country, and it’s been ongoing for decades. On July 13, America recognizes an early pioneer in education and voting rights for black Americans and women, Mary McLeod Bethune, with a statue in the U.S. Capitol. Bethune, the daughter of former slaves, became an advisor to President Franklin D. Roosevelt and dedicated her life to bettering American education.  

Following this significant statue unveiling, education experts reflect on how Bethune’s vision can serve us today, especially looking at educational opportunities for all students, including African-American students.

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