One Big Idea: Karen Reiss Medwed on Learning Hubs in Wal-Mart

If you could share One Big Idea to change the future of education, what would it be?

In the third episode of our One Big Idea series, we hear from Dr. Karen Reiss Medwed, Associate Teaching Professor in the Graduate School of Education and the Assistant Dean of Academic and Faculty Affairs in the Graduate School of Education at Northeastern University. 

Dr. Reiss Medwed shares her big idea for big businesses to support education by offering community learning hubs at heavily trafficked retail locations. Inspired by the efforts of companies to set up accessible vaccination centers for COVID-19, this idea builds on that concept and addresses the problem of many learning centers that are located out of the way for families. Listen to the episode to hear much more and find out how this idea can transform educational opportunities and enhance equity in communities.

What’s your One Big Idea to transform education? Connect with us on social media or on our website, www.futureof.school, to share! Follow Future of School on Twitter @futureof_school and follow Amy Valentine @amyvalentine555.

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