The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on cities. To better understand these impacts and inform stakeholders and the general public, the Initiative on Cities has convened experts from Boston University and beyond for in-depth discussions.<\/p>\n
On May 27, 2020, we hosted a webinar with the Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) to discuss the challenges and trends that aging populations face as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and how cities are responding. IOC Co-Director Katharine Lusk<\/a> moderated and was joined by Bronwyn Keefe<\/a>, Director of the BUSSW Center for Aging and Disability Education Research<\/a> (CADER) and Research Assistant Professor at the BUSSW, and\u00a0Antron Watson, Age-Friendly Director for AARP Massachusetts<\/a>. Watch a recording here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n On Wednesday, May 20, 2020, we hosted a webinar with the Boston University\u00a0Wheelock College of Education & Human Development<\/a>\u00a0to discuss the challenges of remote learning on multilingual learners and their families, and what\u2019s being done to support them. Christine Leider<\/a>, Clinical Assistant Professor Language Education & Program Director for Bilingual Education & TESOL Licensure at BU Wheelock; Rani Pan, K2 (Kindergarten) Inclusion Teacher at\u00a0Mendell Elementary School<\/a>\u00a0(Boston Public Schools);\u00a0Jocelyn Lee<\/a>, Head of the Language Acquisition Department & Grade 5 ESL Teacher at\u00a0Match Community Day Charter Public School<\/a>\u00a0and Part-Time Instructor at BU Wheelock; and\u00a0Emily Blitz<\/a>, English Learner Education Department Chair at\u00a0Somerville High School<\/a>, provided insight based on their experiences. Watch a recording here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\nCOVID-19 & Cities: Multilingual Learners & Families<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n