1882 Lecture Series: Access to Public Education

Thu Nov 13 2025 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm UTC-05:00

508 I St NW | Washington

1882 Foundation
Publisher/Host1882 Foundation
1882 Lecture Series: Access to Public Education
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Dr. Janelle Wong will join 1882 Foundation to explore the role of Asian Americans in past and present controversies over access to education
About this Event

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the role of Asian Americans and access to education. Our speaker, Dr. Janelle Wong, will cover topics ranging from bilingual education, school desegregation, book bans, and magnet school admissions.

Light refreshments will be provided.


Speaker Bios:

Dr. Janelle Wong is an accomplished author and political scientist whose work focuses on Asian American civic participation and political demographics within Asian and Latin American diasporas. She is currently a Professor in the American Studies, Government and Politics, and Asian American Studies departments at the University of Maryland. 


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

508 I St NW, 508 I Street Northwest, Washington, United States

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