Public education in the United States is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by privatization and high-stakes testing. There is considerable concern that these reforms may deepen educational inequalities, including racial inequalities, narrow the scope of teaching and learning, and diminish resources for the neediest students, such art and physical education.

Houston Independent School District Trustee Juliet Stipeche will moderate a conversation between national activist Brian Jones and local educator Hany Khalil about what this transformation means for education both locally and nationally.