Hopeville: How to Win the Reading Wars – Film Screening & Expert Panel
Join us for an inspiring evening dedicated to literacy, learning, and advocacy. This special event, hosted by MoCA\CT and supported by Bessemer Trust, features a screening of the acclaimed documentary Hopeville: How to Win the Reading Wars, followed by a dynamic panel discussion with leading voices in education and neurodiversity.
Through the lens of Hopeville, we’ll explore the urgent challenges facing literacy instruction in America and the innovative strategies that are helping students thrive. Whether you’re an educator, parent, policymaker, or advocate, this event offers powerful insights and practical tools to support every learner.
Admission is free, but registration is required. Reserve your spot here.
Event Highlights
• Screening of Hopeville: How to Win the Reading Wars
• Live panel discussion with experts in education and learning differences
• Audience Q&A
• Light refreshments and hors d’oeuvres served before the screening
Featured Panelists
Jane B. Ross, Executive Director, Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities
Dr. Benjamin Powers, Head of School, The Southport School
Jake Sussman, Founder & CEO, Superpower Mentors
Dr. John J. Russell, Associate Director, Haskins Global Literacy Hub
Harvey Hubbell V, Director & Producer, Hopeville: How to Win the Reading Wars
