Anindya Kundu
Education equity advocate | Expert on closing opportunity gaps in public schools
Anindya Kundu is a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion speaker who has appeared at 2 events including TED Residency 2019 and TED 2017, most recently in 2019.
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Anindya Kundu is a recognized voice in education equity who has delivered compelling talks on the most pressing challenges facing American students today. Through his presentations at TED 2017 and TED 2019, he has brought critical attention to the systemic barriers that prevent students from reaching their full potential.
Kundu's work focuses specifically on what he terms the "opportunity gap" in US public education - the disparity in access to resources, support systems, and pathways to success that affects students across different communities. His insights examine both the structural obstacles students face and the practical solutions needed to help them overcome these challenges.
His approach emphasizes understanding the boost that students need to navigate educational and social barriers effectively. His TED presentations have established him as an expert who can articulate complex educational inequities in accessible ways, making the case for systemic changes that could transform outcomes for underserved students across America.
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The "opportunity gap" in US public education -- and how to close it
How can we tap into the potential of all students, especially those who come from disadvantaged backgrounds? Sociologist Anindya Kundu invites us to take a deeper look at the personal, social and institutional challenges that keep students from thriving in the United States -- and shows how closing this "opportunity gap" means valuing public education for what it really is: the greatest investment in our collective future.
| Event | Year | Location | Talks |
|---|---|---|---|
| TED Residency 2019 | 2019 | 🇺🇸New York, United States | 1 |
| TED 2017 | 2017 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada | 1 |
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