July's SocEnt event: Edtech: The Great Equalizer? will feature a panel of experts who will discuss the educational inequities in the Washington D.C. region. The event will also highlight how technology is being used to address the region’s education challenges, as well as new and innovative technologies that could yield promising results. Organizations that will be represented on the panel include: Teach for America DC, Quad Learning Inc, Critical Exposure, and the DC Public Schools. Before the panel discussion, there will be demonstrations and presentations from leading innovators in edtech on the potential of their product to reduce educational disparities. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with our panelists during a post event networking session. Attendees will also receive promotional offers from cove and Impact Hub DC. Register for this event here.
DC+Acumen & Social SolutionsThe Social Innovation Lab is a collaborative effort between Busboys & Poets, DC+Acumen, and Social Solutions. The Social Innovation Lab brings together individuals from a variety of backgrounds to build a community that designs innovative solutions to social problems. The Social Innovation Lab covers a variety of topics, and is presented in a variety of form such as: artistic performances, workshops, panel discussions, and community forums. Social Innovation Lab takes place the fourth Sunday of every month at Busboys & Poets Brookland. The event is free and open to the public- register here.Â