lively discussion, curated by Amanda Ripley, author of The Smartest Kids in the World: and How They Got That Way, will explore in-depth how systemic change has been achieved in Ontario, Canada, and how this approach compares with others around the world that have driven dramatic improvements in student outcomes. Rather than offering a checklist of successful approaches, this session will introduce the people and stories behind the policies and inspire us to consider what meaningful application of these approaches could yield for children in the United States.