Early Childhood and Lifelong Opportunity Lecture with Prof. Ron Ferguson
Join The George and Betsy Sherman Center, the Maryland Family Network,UMBC School of Education, and the Maryland Early Childhood Leadership Program for an insightful lecture featuring renowned researcher and educator Prof. Ron Ferguson.
Drawing on his extensive research in early childhood development and economic and social mobility, Prof. Ferguson will explore how early childhood experiences shape lifelong trajectories. He will also discuss his work with The Basics, a research-based framework designed to empower parents, professionals, and communities to help young children thrive.
This event is a unique opportunity for Maryland’s early childhood community to connect, reflect, and gain new perspectives on the lasting impact of early learning.
About the Speaker
Prof. Ron Ferguson taught at the Harvard Kennedy School for over 40 years, holding a joint appointment with the Graduate School of Education from 2005 to 2024. He is the Founder and Executive Director of The Basics Learning Network, creator of the Tripod Project for School Improvement, and founding Faculty Co-Chair and Director of the Achievement Gap Initiative at Harvard University.
Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM EST
Location: In-Person: UMBC, Lecture Hall 1
Location (Virtual): An online webinar link will be sent to registrants in the days leading up to the event.
Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wFP-ARIPbpKWJJIMwzna33D-HKchHGmL2rEI6XU4vTg/edit