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

Oct 18 2012

Chicago, IL

Time: 4:45pm

Annual Lecture on Science, Technology & Society

Paul will deliver the Annual Lecture on Science, Technology & Society, sponsored by the Center for Human Potential and Public Policy at the Harris School, University of Chicago, and the Human Capital and Economic Opportunity Global Working Group. The talk will take place in the Lecture Hall (Rm. 142) at the Harris School, 1155 E. 60th Street. Book signing during reception prior to the lecture. Reception will begin at 4:45; lecture will begin at 5:30. More Information >


Oct 16 2012

Chicago, IL

Time: 6:00pm

OneGoal Panel Discussion

Paul Tough, Jeff Nelson, and other panelists will discuss How Children Succeed and OneGoal (a non-profit educational organization promoting college persistence, featured at length in the book). University Club of Chicago, 76 E. Monroe Street. More Information >


Sep 27 2012

Northfield, IL

Time: 7:00pm

Family Action Network Lecture

Paul will discuss How Children Succeed in an event hosted by the Family Action Network of New Trier Township Schools. Cornog Auditorium, New Trier High School, Northfield Campus, 7 Happ Road. Book signing to follow. More Information >


Sep 27 2012

Chicago, IL

Time: 12:00pm

Perspectives Charter Schools Luncheon

Paul will discuss How Children Succeed at a Living A Disciplined Life luncheon hosted by Perspectives Charter Schools at mk The Restaurant, 868 N. Franklin St. Book signing to follow. More Information >


Sep 27 2012

Chicago, IL

Time: 8:00am

Chicago School Policy Forum lecture at the Union League Club

Paul will discuss How Children Succeed at a forum sponsored by Catalyst Chicago and Business and Professional People in the Public Interest. Union League Club, 65 West Jackson Boulevard. Book signing to follow. More Information >


Sep 10 2012

Chicago, IL

Time: 6:00pm

Conversation with Alex Kotlowitz at the Chicago Public Library

Paul will discuss How Children Succeed with Alex Kotlowitz, the award-winning author of There Are No Children Here and other books. Book signing to follow. The event is sponsored by “Now Is The Time,” a citywide initiative inspiring Chicago’s young people to make positive change in their communities. Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street. More Information >