Moving on Up: Education Policies for Social Mobility
September 18, 2025
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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Join us for a discussion of the role of education in moving up the economic ladder. Learn from experts, community leaders, and share your insights on how education policy paves the way for social mobility.
After a keynote, there will be a panel discussion, in which we will explore existing and innovative programs aimed at increasing social mobility in St. Louis. There will also be a chance for you to contribute your ideas to improve social mobility in St. Louis.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of the conversation!
Keynote Speaker:
Rajeev Darolia, PhD (BSBA ’02) is the Wendell H. Ford Professor of Public Policy and a Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the University of Kentucky. He serves as Associate Director of Martin School of Public Policy and Administration, Associate Director of the UK Center for Poverty Research, and Associate Dean of the Graduate School, and he served as Chief Economist in the U.S. Department of Education in 2024-25. His research focuses on how public policy affects educational decisions and outcomes, and more broadly, economic mobility and financial security.
When: September 18, 3:00 – 5:00pm CST, Reception to follow
Where: Clark Fox Forum at Hillman Hall, Danforth Campus
Hosted by:
Center for Education Research, Practice and Policy Partnership (CERP3)
Co-Sponsored by:
Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government, and Public Policy