The Mayor’s Role in Education. A Philadelphia Mayoral Forum

222 North 20th Street,Philadelphia PA 19103

11 April, 2023

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YOU ARE INVITED TO JOINCampus Philly, EducationWorks, Graduate Philadelphia, Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable and The Philadelphia Education FundforThe Mayor’s Role in Education: A Philadelphia Mayoral ForumThe education of Philadelphia’s students has been a matter of collective and vociferous concern for the better part of 20 years. With the dissolution of the School Reform Commission, the installation of a new School Board, the hiring of a new Superintendent, the Commonwealth Court fair funding decision, the after-effects of COVID-related school closures, the pressures on our talent pipeline and the growth of both supply and demand of charter schools, education remains top of mind for many Philadelphians. Despite our preference to speak of them as binary choices – District vs. Charter, Soda Tax vs. Pre-K, Appointed vs. Elected School Board – the issues that make up our local education discourse are complex, at times polarizing, and of tremendous importance to the more than 200,000 students attending our schools, and their parents. This April, we are joined by Philadelphia’s mayoral candidates for a discussion on the Mayor’s role in education. What is their vision of public education? How might they leverage a Mayoral-appointed board to advance K-12 education? What is a City's role in supporting colleges, universities, and career and technical schools? And, how would they use the role of the City’s chief executive to support the educational needs of Philadelphia’s students - from early to adult learners? Join us for this important discussion! Seating is limited. And, registration is required. FREE tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. And, donations are welcome. CONFIRMED* AND INVITED MAYORAL CANDIDATES, in alpha orderWarren Bloom, Businessman Amen Brown, PA State Representative Jeff Brown, Businessman James DeLeon, former Municipal Court Judge - CONFIRMED Allan Domb, Businessman and former Councilman - CONFIRMED Delscia Gray Derek Green, former Councilman - CONFIRMED Helen Gym, former Councilwoman - CONFIRMED David Oh, former Councilman - CONFIRMED Cherelle Parker, former Councilwoman and PA State Representative Maria Quinones-Sanchez, former Councilwoman - CONFIRMED Rebecca Rhynhart, former City Controller - CONFIRMED John Wood, former Philadelphia Police Officer MODERATED BY: Farah Jimenez, President and CEO, Philadelphia Education Fund Malik Brown, President and CEO, Graduate Philadelphia QUESTIONERS: Thom Butler, Executive Director, Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable Jennifer Kebea, President and CEO, Campus Philadelphia Miles Wilson, President and CEO, EducationWorks Program Schedule: *8:00-8:30 am      Networking *8:30-10:00 am      Moderated Discussion *10:00-10:30 am    Q&A