Our Chief Policy and Advocacy Officer, Shawn Healy, will present the opening keynote at the Democracy Schools Convening and lead a breakout session in the afternoon. The convening is a day of learning about civic learning across the disciplines in grades K-12. Join a wide range of experts to delve into how all educators can prepare students for college, career, and civic life.
- 8:45 a.m. – Opening Keynote: Motivating Agency, Sustaining the Republic with Dr. Shawn P. Healy
- 11:00-11:50 a.m. – Breakout Session Two: What’s in the Mix for 2026? Looking to the Midterms with Dr. Shawn P. Healy
Session Description
In the aftermath of the contentious 2024 Presidential Election, the contemporary federal policy landscape was shaped by changes to party control and congressional leadership, victories by political newcomers, and current public issues. This presentation will reflect on how President Trump approached his term with divided (or unified) party control of Congress. Attendees will learn of the policy priorities of key political leaders at the federal level approaching the midterms and return to their classrooms with ideas of how to engage students in dialogue around the upcoming elections.