This symposium will include panels that address pressing issues in research on children and families. Participants will engage in small group discussions aimed at identifying pathways to promote quality educational experiences for children and families and ensure their thriving in school, at home, and across the life course. The symposium honors the research contributions of Vivian L. Gadsden, who served as Penn’s Education Graduate Group Chair from 1996 to 2004. Free and open to the public. Register to attend.