Paul Tough

Writer & Speaker

Appearances


Paul speaks on a number of topics, including education, child development, parenting, and community-building. For questions about lectures and speaking engagements, please contact Charles Yao, Director of Speakers at the Lavin Agency, at info@thelavinagency.com. For more information, please visit the Lavin Agency’s speaker’s page for Paul.


Past

Dec 7 2020

Online

Time: 5:00pm

Wesson Lectures at Stanford

Along with Anthony Jack, Paul will deliver the 2020/21 Wesson Lectures, presented by the McCoy Family Center for Ethics in Society at Stanford University. The subject: “Rising Inequalities: A Conversation on College Access, Diversity, and Social Mobility in the U.S.” The online event will include a conversation between Paul and Professor Jack, moderated by Jennifer Morton. Event is at 5 pm Pacific Time. More Information (and to register) >


Oct 14 2020

San Francisco, CA

Time: 12:00pm

Keynote at 2020 Matters of the Mind Live Virtual Fundraiser

Paul will discuss The Years That Matter Most at the 2020 Matters of the Mind Live Virtual Fundraiser, in support of Gateway Public Schools in San Francisco. More Information (and to register) >


Sep 30 2020

Online

Time: 12:45pm

Online Panel at ASU-GSV

Paul will discuss The Years That Matter Most with Angel Pérez and Father Steven Katsouros (both of whom are featured in the book) in an online presentation as part of the ASU+GSV Summit. More Information >


Sep 30 2020

Online

Time: 12:00pm

Online Panel at ASU-GSV

Paul will appear at the online ASU+GSV Summit, along with Caitlin Zaloom, Lauren Rivera, and Mitchell Stevens, as part of a panel discussion on “Addressing Systemic Inequities in an ‘After Disease’ World.” More Information >


Mar 31 2020

San Diego, CA

Time: 10:45am

CANCELLED – Conversation on Social Mobility at ASU GSV

Paul will discuss The Years That Matter Most with Angel Pérez and Fr. Steve Katsouros (two higher education leaders profiled in the book) at the annual ASU GSV Summit. Manchester Grand Hyatt, Seaport F. More Information > [THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED.]


Mar 31 2020

San Diego, CA

Time: 10:00am

CANCELLED – Conversation about Inequities in Higher Ed at ASU GSV

Paul will discuss college success and The Years That Matter Most in conversation with Lauren Rivera, Caitlin Zaloom, and Mitchell Stevens, at the annual ASU GSV Summit. Manchester Grand Hyatt, Seaport F. More Information > [THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED.]


Feb 7 2020

Sacramento, CA

Time: 3:00pm

PACE Conference Keynote Address

Paul will discuss The Years That Matter Most in a keynote speech at the annual conference of PACE, Policy Analysis for California Education. Kimpton Sawyer Hotel, 500 J Street. More Information >


Oct 3 2019

Atherton, CA

Time: 7:00pm

Common Ground Speaker Series

Paul will discuss The Years That Matter Most in conversation with Denise Pope at the Menlo School, 50 Valparaiso Ave. More Information >


Oct 2 2019

Corte Madera, CA

Time: 7:00pm

The Years That Matter Most at Book Passage

Paul will discuss The Years That Matter Most at Book Passage Corte Madera, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd. More Information >


May 21 2019

Berkeley, CA

Time: 3:00pm

Keynote at CAP College Success Institute

Paul will discuss The Years That Matter Most and college success in a keynote speech at the CAP College Success Institute, held at the Doubletree Berkeley Marina. More Information >


Mar 28 2018

San Diego, CA

Time: 2:45pm

Keynote Speech at California Charter Schools Conference

Paul will discuss How Children Succeed in a speech at the 25th annual California Charter Schools Conference, at the San Diego Convention Center. More Information >


Feb 23 2016

Sacramento, CA

Time: 12:45pm

Speech at Early Learning Conference

Paul will discuss How Children Succeed in a speech at the 8th Annual Early Learning Water Cooler Conference, presented by the Advancement Project. The event will be held in the Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel. More Information >