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8:30 AM–9:00 AM – Arrival of audience. Coffee will be served in the Atrium of the Law School.

9:00 AM – Event will begin.

9:00 AM–9:05 AM – Brief introduction by Joseph Szesko, the Allen Chair Editor of the University of Richmond Law Review.

9:05 AM–9:15 AM – Welcome Remarks by Wendy Perdue, the Dean of the University of Richmond, School of Law and Dr. Ronald Crutcher, President of the University of Richmond.

9:15 AM–10:00 AM – Keynote Speech by U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Catherine Lhamon.

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10:00 AM–11:10 AM – State-Level School Finance Panel featuring Kimberly Robinson, David Hinojosa, and Molly Hunter.

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11:10 AM–12:20 PM – Innovation in Addressing School Inequality Panel featuring Lisa Scruggs, Michael Casserly, and Jerusha Conner.

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12:20 PM–1:20 PM – Lunch.

1:20 PM–2:30 PM – School Discipline Panel featuring Jason Nance, Marilyn Armour, Pamela Meanes, and Meredith Harbach.

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2:30 PM–3:30 PM – Debate on what role the federal government should hold in the governance of public education. Preston Green III will be arguing in favor of the federal government having an increased role; Gerard Robinson will be arguing against it.

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3:30 PM–5:00 PM – Conclusion of the Symposium and Reception in the Atrium with food and beverages. State-Level School Finance Panel member Kimberly Robinson will also be introducing her new book, The Enduring Legacy of Rodriguez: Creating New Pathways for Equal Educational Opportunity.