The Center for Universal Education at Brookings will bring together innovative leaders working with rural and urban communities and schools in the U.S. and Uruguay to explore how community partnerships can strengthen trust and build more connected learning ecosystems. Viewers can submit questions via e-mail to events@brookings.edu. Welcome and moderator: Emily Markovich Morris, Fellow, Center for Universal Education, Brookings. Presentation: Richaa Hoysala, Research Associate, Center for Universal Education, Brookings Panel: Cecilia De Le Paz, Founder, Edúcate Uruguay David Jacobson, First10 Director, Education, Development Center Hayin Kimner, Managing Director Tyler Samstag

Project Title: Strengthening Teaching and Research Capacities in Recently Established Uganda Universities to Deliver Climate Resilience and Green Energy Solutions to Farming Communities Acronym: STRCUU Grant Call: ERASMUS -EDU-2025-CBHE-STRAND 1 Grant Number: 101237180 Lead Institution: Ndejje University, Uganda