The Seidel School of Education sponsored the E. Pauline Riall Lecture on October 8, 2024. The keynote speaker, Dr. Diane Ravitch, is known as the champion for public schools across the country. Drawing on over 40 years of research and experience, Ravitch is the nation’s leading advocate for public education. Her years of experience working in the government shaped her approach to education and gave her a unique and powerful perspective that she brings into all aspects of her work. A prolific writer and a renowned research professor of education at New York University, Ravitch published more than 500 articles and reviews for scholarly and popular publications. Her blog is one of the primary destinations for American educators, which has received more than tens of millions of views since 2012.
A graduate of public schools herself, this award-winning educator’s depth of knowledge and experience shines through her passionate speeches. Ravitch left our audience of faculty, staff, students, alumni, school partners and community members informed, motivated and ultimately inspired by the words she shared. The evening began with a VIP plated dinner and the lecture concluded with a dessert reception and book signing.