Unprecedented: Tackling Education Issues Through Litigation

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American education systems are at a tumultuous crossroads. K-12 math & reading scores have backslid, and the pandemic exacerbated long standing equity gaps. Meanwhile, rising costs and risky marketing schemes are eroding the promise of a college education. The challenges facing K-12 and higher ed are poles apart, but precedent-setting litigation might be our secret weapon in the fight for educational equity from kindergarten through college. Panelists will discuss the ways that litigation can unlock stalled K-12 innovation while protecting students from innovation run amok in higher education.