The Future of Smart: Book Club Discussion with the Author

730 Colorado Boulevard,Denver CO 80206

18 November, 2021

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A provocative conversation about changes needed in our educational system better prepares young people to be citizens, workers and humans. Dr. Ulcca Joshi Hansen, a researcher and education advocate, is the author of "The Future of Smart: How Our Education System Needs to Change to Help All Young People Thrive." Ulcca believes each young person deserves the chance to discover their unique potential, and to explore what that means for how they contribute to the world. She explores the disconnect between what we want for our children, what we value, and what our education system is actually providing. She’s a mother of two and a former elementary teacher who has worked in education for two decades. She is herself an English as a second language learner and a first generation college graduate who has spent her career working to improving educational outcomes and increasing opportunities for all learners. She has a BA in philosophy, a PhD from the University of Oxford, and a JD from Harvard Law School and is a two-time TEDx speaker recognized internationally for her leadership in education. Join us for a conversation with Dr. Hansen about what we want our children to learn and what they are actually being taught in our schools. What does it mean to be “smart” in today’s in today’s complex world -- and in tomorrow’s -- and how does our educational system need to change to better prepare young people to be citizens, workers and members of a democratic society? How can we each get involved as parents, business leaders, policy makers, and community leaders?