Amherst College Reunion 2024: What is the Fate of Education

Colleges may no longer factor race into admissions. In the wake of COVID, an emphasis on social-emotional learning over skills creates heated debate about student needs. States are divided about how Black history ought to be taught. There is a widening gap between high- and low-income students, with challenges to race-based scholarships, foundations and nonprofits becoming routine. Join panelists for discussion and engagement around the continually evolving landscape of education. Panelists include Paula Castner ’94, Campus Director for the Art of Problem Solving Academy Lexington; Jean-Luc Charles ’94, Community Pastor and parent of two school-aged girls; Brian Harrigan ’94, Head of School at Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School; Doug Norry ’94, P’25, Head of School for Triangle Day School; and Seth Reynolds ’94, Managing Director with EY-Parthenon. Presented by the Class of 1994.