Leading for the Future: Equity, Sustainability, and Innovation in Public Education

Join us for a a candid conversation with leaders working at the intersection of schools, systems, and communities. We'll discuss how public education leaders today must pursue equity while sustaining themselves and their teams and innovating in response to rapidly changing conditions. How do leaders balance these priorities while maintaining trust and impact in their communities? Whether you’re in education, nonprofit, policy, or simply invested in strong public institutions, you’re warmly invited.

Featuring:

-Dr. Carol Johnson, former superintendent, Boston Public Schools

-Dr. Ramon Gonzalez, professor of the practice, BU Wheelock

-Monique Rodrigues Debarros, Dr. Johnson Fellowship alum

-Antonelli Mejia, BU Wheelock EdD student and BPS school leader

Moderated by Dr. Jalene Tamerat, BU Wheelock

When 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm on 7 May 2026
Building Duan Family Computing & Data Sciences Center, Room 1101