Global Education Expert & Policy Advisor; Sr. Fellow & Director of the Center for Universal Education at Brookings; Co-Author of "The Disengaged Teen"
Rebecca Winthrop Biography
Rebecca Winthrop is a leading global authority in education. She is the director of the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution, where she leads global studies on how to better support children’s learning, and an adjunct professor at Georgetown University.
Before joining Brookings, Winthrop spent more than a decade with the International Rescue Committee, where she oversaw education programs in conflict-affected countries and contributed to the development of global standards for education in emergencies.
Winthrop has advised governments, international organizations, and corporations on education policy and has served as chair of the United Nations Secretary General’s Global Education First Initiative’s Technical Advisory Group. She is also an adjunct professor at Georgetown University and has authored several books on education, including "The Disengaged Teen" and "Leapfrogging Inequality."
Her work has appeared in media outlets such as BBC, NPR, and Financial Times, where she shares insights on education innovation and policy. As a public speaker, Winthrop addresses global education challenges and solutions, drawing on her experience in convening task forces and advising on education initiatives. Through research and advocacy, Winthrop promotes approaches to education that emphasize equity, relevance, and innovation.
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Rebecca Winthrop Speaking Topics
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Unlocking Teen Motivation: The Secret Science of Student Engagement (for parents and/or educators)
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Helping Kids Thrive in an Age of AI (for parents, educators, and/or leaders)
Rebecca Winthrop Videos
Panel Discussion on Teen Engagement | Rebecca Winthrop
Adolescents are hardwired to explore and grow, and learning is mainly how they do this. But a shocking majority of teens are disengaged from school,...
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Rebecca Winthrop is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Unlocking Teen Motivation: The Secret Science of Student Engagement (for parents and/or educators), Helping Kids Thrive in an Age of AI (for parents, educators, and/or leaders) and Creating Cultures of Learning in Our Homes, Neighborhoods, and Communities (for leaders). The estimated speaking fee range to book Rebecca Winthrop for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Rebecca Winthrop generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Linda Darling-Hammond, Sylvia Acevedo, Eduardo Briceño, Kanya Balakrishna and Rosalind Wiseman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rebecca Winthrop for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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