20th Anniversary Celebration

In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Schubert Center for Child Studies at ǿմý, the Center convened 200 individuals committed to child well-being in order to promote healthy child and adolescent development by exploring the context of how children grow up. Specifically, “how do we make environments effective and equitable for all of our children?”. 

The event, Cleveland: A Community Committed to our Children, included an explicit focus on addressing inequities and disparities that impact children and families and our community’s home-grown solutions. The six panels throughout the day featured 43 members of the community, including researchers, advocates, parents, students, and practitioners. The panels can be viewed below as well as videos of what Cleveland’s youth have to say about environment and equity.

Realizing [Arts] Potential

Moderated by Deidre McPherson, Cleveland Museum of Art


Realizing [EARLY CHILDHOOD] Potential

Moderated by Rebekah DormanInvest in Children


Realizing [EDUCATION] Potential

Moderated by Victoria JacksonPolicy Matters Ohio


Realizing [HEALTH] Potential

Moderated by Terry AllanCuyahoga County Board of Health


Realizing [HOME/NEIGHBORHOOD] Potential

Moderated by Erika Anthony, Cleveland Neighborhood Progress


Realizing [RELATIONSHIP] Potential

Moderated by Lisa Damour, Schubert Center for Child Studies