Meaningful civic learning starts in the early grades. Hear from educators and other experts about how to lay a strong foundation for civic readiness in the elementary years with a whole child, whole school approach

• Pierce Berke, student, John Jay High School, Katonah

• Jaimie P. Cloud, President, Cloud Institute for Sustainability Education, New York City

• Patricia Crain de Galarce, Director, Center for Inclusive and Special Education, Lesley University

• Carri Manchester, Office of Student Support Services. New York State Education Department

• Chelsey Palmer, Principal, Democracy Prep Harlem Elementary School, New York City

• Michael A. Rebell, Executive Director, Center for Educational Equity, Teachers College, Columbia University

• Gail Sider, elementary educator, Pelham Public Schools

• Jacqueline Simmons, Department of Curriculum and Teaching, Teachers College, Columbia University

• Elizabeth Waters, Director of STEM Outreach, The Cooper Union

Moderator: Rashid Duroseau, Civics Program Director at Democracy Prep Organizers: DK Holland, Inquiring Minds Institute