April 30: Addressing the Pandemic’s Impact on K-12 Education
Curious about how the COVID-19 pandemic continues to shape K–12 education? Join us for a timely panel discussion from education experts as they explore the pandemic’s lasting impact and approaches to address it. Topics will include elementary school absenteeism, high school course-taking patterns, college enrollment, and teacher preparation. Learn how school districts have responded and what these shifts mean for the future of education and student success.
Moderator:
- Tom Smith, Dean, School of Education
Panelists:
- Michal Kurlaender, Chancellor’s Leadership Professor, School of Education
How COVID-19 Shaped College Enrollment - Margarita Jimenez-Silva, Professor, School of Education
Impact of COVID-19 on Teacher Preparation and Retention - Kevin Gee, Professor, School of Education
Elementary School Absenteeism and COVID-19 - Alexandria Hurtt, Research Fellow, School of Education
School District Responses to COVID-19 and Shifts in High School Course-taking - Garth Lewis, Yolo County Superintendent of Schools
Role of Cross-Sector Collaboration to Address Youth Mental Health
Who should attend: Faculty, administrators, staff, students and members of the public
Cost: Free
When: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Time: 10:00-10:45
Where: UC Davis Conference Center
Part of the 2025 Research Expo at UC Davis
The annual UC Davis Research Expo is a one-day event that showcases the latest research-related insight, resources, opportunities and tools to help you advance your research. The event includes exhibits, presentations, workshops and opportunities to network with potential collaborators.
We welcome you to enjoy the full event or attend portions that are of particular interest.
Other sessions available:
- Grant Proposal Development in Today’s Federal Funding Climate
- Leveraging AI in Research: Applications, Resources and Collaborations Across UC Davis
- The Rise of Team Research and Its Impact on Career Advancement
- Early-Career Award Recipients Discuss Keys to Success
- Open Access Publishing Support From the UC Davis Library
- Opportunities for Engagement with Japanese Universities and Research Agencies
We welcome you to enjoy the full event or attend portions that are of particular interest.
Lunch will be provided during the open exhibit session.
Register today to reserve your spot!
