Experts argue that attention is the world's most valuable resource. In an era dominated by sound bites and headline news curated to grab our attention, how can we hold space for diverse viewpoints? How can each of us model openness to complexity in a world that values simplicity and quick fixes?

World Savvy will bring students, educators, and community leaders together for a collective learning experience to explore these important questions. Using a student-centered approach, we will examine the importance of holding multiple perspectives as well as how we can encourage and model this disposition in our schools and communities.

This event is the latest installment of World Savvy's Critical Conversation series, a one-of-a-kind collective learning experience that brings together students, educators, and community leaders for an intergenerational discussion on urgent topics impacting education.

Attendees will:

Hear unique insights from esteemed panelists
Engage in intergenerational roundtable discussions guided by students
Think critically about the skills and dispositions students need to thrive in our complex world
Reflect on how our education system can prepare students to navigate complexity with curiosity and empathy

Featured Panelists:

Anand Giridharadas | Journalist & Best-Selling Author
Melisa Rivera | Teacher, Middle College High School at LaGuardia Community College
Hamse Warfa | CEO, World Savvy
KK Neimann | Director of District & Strategic Initiatives, World Savvy (Moderator)

Event Schedule:

10:30 -11:00 AM: Mingling, Continental Breakfast & Coffee
11:00 -11:10 AM: Welcome by World Savvy
11:10 -12:20 PM: Guest Speaker Panel & Student Q&A
12:20 -12:50 PM: Intergenerational Table Discussions
12:50 -1:00 PM: Closing Remarks

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please reach out to Logan Barcus at logan.barcus@worldsavvy.org. We look forward to you joining this critical conversation!

Embracing Complexity in the Age of Algorithms: An Intergenerational Forum