The separation of powers in America is a critical, fundamental concept that our Founders carefully thought through. There is an important need for checks and balances between the executive, legislative and judiciary branches.

The conversation around the role in education for preparing students for the workforce has broadened over the years to include new, creative, and most importantly, effective options. Technical and trade education have demonstrated success when it comes to changing the

Uber, Instacart, Task Rabbit, and so on. The gig economy has become an essential way for many Americans to earn the extra dollars needed to keep their families housed, clothed and fed during these challenging economic times.

Children are precious, yet our juvenile justice and child welfare systems are not currently protecting children and their futures in a way that matches our values. Join us as we learn how foster children in a number of states do not have the right to legal counsel while their abusive parents do, and what can be done about it.

This virtual session will profile national experts who will provide their opinion on the opportunities and barriers funders may face in the next phase of expanding access to high- quality schools for all students. We know the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the school choice political chessboard and 2021 is now widely recognized as a banner year for school choice legislation. With a flood of Federal spending entering public education, dissatisfied students and families across the country, and concerns over learning loss, where are funders best positioned to help all families have access to great education options?