COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION SERIES The Center’s adult community stayed connected this year through the well-attended virtual Community Engagement and Education series. The series, structured around the topics of Social Justice & Equity and Health & Wellbeing, brought speakers and thought leaders to share their work, facilitate discussion and build greater understanding amongst parents, faculty, staff, alumni, grandparents, and friends.
Ta-Nehisi Coates: Social Justice & Equity Series Kick-Off August 12 CEE Community members and independent school heads joined this special event featuring renowned author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates moderated by Dr. Shaun Harper of the USC Race and Equity Center. Coates and Harper discussed the newfound focus on anti-racism and how schools and local communities can continue the fight for justice in the wake of 2020’s national racial reckoning.
Senator Cory Booker: “Where Do We Go From Here?” August 26 Over 500 CEE Community members joined us for this special event moderated by actress, writer, producer, and CEE parent Mindy Kaling last August. Sen. Booker answered questions from the community about the state of politics today and individual and collective efforts towards social justice, especially in the areas of education and community building.
Mike Murphy and Bob Shrum: “A Conversation on Campaign 2020” September 21 Veteran political strategist and CEE parent Mike Murphy, along with fellow strategist Bob Shrum, joined CEE for a behind-the-curtain conversation regarding the 2020 election. Murphy and Shrum, both of the USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future, shared captivating insights including what happens in the back rooms of the campaigns, how the media covers the race, and how the coverage shapes the outcome.
Dr. Lisa Damour, Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, and Eve Rodsky: “Practical Parenting in a Pandemic: Moving from Coping to Adaptation” September 30 CEE parent and bestselling author, Eve Rodsky, moderated a conversation with Drs. Lisa Damour and Sheryl Ziegler on how to thrive as a parent and as a family during uncertain times. Dr. Damour and Dr. Ziegler shared insights about burnout and stress in parents and how families can build routines and reduce decision-making fatigue.
