Hear from economists, policymakers and funders about opportunities to increase broadband access and from practitioners about supporting both students and teachers in virtual learning.

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Welcome
Laura Ullrich, Regional Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Alexander Marré, Regional Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

In Their Own Words
Teachers explain the digital access issues faced by their students

Discussion: Digital Infrastructure During COVID-19 and Beyond
Oleta Garrett Fitzgerald, Southern Regional Director, Children’s Defense Fund
Jon Sallet, Senior Fellow, Benton Institute for Broadband and Society
Alexander Marré, Regional Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Abigail Crockett, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (moderator)

In Conversation: Digital Access in West Virginia
Robert Plymale, West Virginia State Senator; Associate Vice President for Economic Development, Marshall University Research Corporation
Alexander Marré, Regional Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Discussion: The Future of Online Learning
Denise Khaalid, Principal, Oakdale STEAM Elementary School, 2021 South Carolina Principal of the Year
Dr. James Lane, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Commonwealth of Virginia
Mary Suiter, Assistant Vice President, Economic Education, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
David Bass, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (moderator)

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