THU APR 23 8 PM ET | 7 PM CT | 5 PM PT
The Disengaged Teen: Expert Strategies Every Parent Should Know
Many teens feel unmotivated or disconnected from school, and parents often aren’t sure how to help.
Rebecca Winthrop and Jenny Anderson, co-authors of The Disengaged Teen, will share what drives disengagement and how families can spark motivation. Learn about four key modes of learning to help you identify how your teen engages with school, so you can start taking practical steps to support motivation and engagement at home. Get your questions answered and walk away with encouraging, practical guidance to support your teen.
Meet Our Speakers:
Rebecca Winthrop
Director of the Center for Universal Education at Brookings, Co-author of The Disengaged Teen
Rebecca Winthrop is a leading global authority on education, the director of the Center for Universal Education at Brookings, co-author of The Disengaged Teen: Helping Kids Learn Better, Feel Better, and Live Better, and an adjunct professor at Georgetown University. She is dedicated to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive in life, work, and as an engaged citizen. She leads cutting-edge research and initiatives aimed at transforming education systems around the world to better support children's learning and development.
Rebecca is a trusted advisor to both school communities and national and international organizations. Her expertise is sought by many including parent networks, schools, district education leaders, the White House, the United Nations, and Fortune 500 companies. Rebecca's work is centered on developing and advocating for evidence-based strategies that bring people together—families, educators, policymakers, and companies—to help children maximize their potential.
She holds a PhD from Columbia University’s Teachers College, an MA from its School of International and Public Affairs, and a BA from Swarthmore College.
Jenny Anderson
Award-winning Journalist, Speaker, and Author
Jenny Anderson is an award-winning journalist, author, and speaker with more than 25 years of experience. Her work has appeared in some of the world’s leading publications, including The New York Times, where she was on staff for 10 years, TIME, The Atlantic, the Wall Street Journal and Quartz.
