National Education Snapshot

National Education Snapshot
National Journal -
America is experiencing one of the largest demographic shifts in the country's history. As a result, the U.S. Department of Education recently projected that students from minority groups will comprise a majority of the country's public school K-12 students this school year.

Heartland communities like Des Moines, Iowa, are more diverse than ever before-today, 53 percent of students enrolled in Des Moines' public schools are children of color. The country's changing immigration patterns are creating both dynamic opportunities and important challenges for school systems across America.

Join National Journal in Des Moines, Iowa, for a robust town hall discussion with local opinion leaders about how the nation's rapidly evolving demographic shifts are impacting schools across the country as they educate a new generation of Americans.

We will explore questions such as: What factors have driven Des Moines' demographic change? How do the country's schools best provide a high quality education for all of their students, ensuring that all children live up to their full potential? And nationally, what effect are the country's immigrant-driven demographic shifts having on the American education system?

This event is presented with support from Emerson Collective. Community Supporters: Des Moines Public Schools & United Way of Central Iowa.