Every child in America deserves to know that a path to a successful life exists and that they have the power to follow it. But many never set foot on that path because they grow up hearing the message that systemic forces control their destinies, or that they are at fault for everything that has gone wrong in their lives.
These children often come from difficult circumstances. Yet some children thrive where others do not. Why?
In this talk, Ian Rowe will explain four pillars that can uplift every young person as they make the passage into adulthood. Rowe will also share his personal story of success coming from an immigrant family, and address current trends of “anti-racism” and “equity” that factor into the contemporary equation.
Sponsored by CSGI and the Colorado Springs Bastiat Society. Advance registration is required for this event.
Speaker
Ian V. Rowe is the founder of Vertex Partnership Academies and a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. In addition to serving ten years as CEO of Public Prep, he held leadership positions at Teach for America, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the White House, and MTV, where he earned two Public Service Emmys. Rowe earned an MBA from Harvard Business School, a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University's College of Engineering and his HS diploma from Brooklyn Tech as part of a K-12 NYC public education.