Richard D. Kahlenberg

Richard D. Kahlenberg

Keynote Speaker: Diversity Inclusion & Affirmative Action in Education Expert; Housing Policy Researcher; Writer & Consultant

Richard D. Kahlenberg Biography

Richard D. Kahlenberg is a senior fellow at The Century Foundation, specializing in education policy, economic integration in K-12 schooling, class-based affirmative action in higher education admissions, teachers’ unions, private school vouchers, charter schools, school turnaround efforts, labor organizing, and inequality in higher education.

Kahlenberg is the author of five books, including "Why Labor Organizing Should Be a Civil Right: Rebuilding a Middle-Class Democracy by Enhancing Worker Voice" (with Moshe Marvit), "Tough Liberal: Albert Shanker and the Battles Over Schools, Unions, Race and Democracy," "All Together Now: Creating Middle Class Schools through Public School Choice," "The Remedy: Class, Race, and Affirmative Action," and "Broken Contract: A Memoir of Harvard Law School."

He has edited eight Century Foundation books, such as "The Future of School Integration: Socioeconomic Diversity as an Education Reform Strategy," "Affirmative Action for the Rich: Legacy Preferences in College Admissions," "Rewarding Strivers: Helping Low-Income Students Succeed in College," "Improving on No Child Left Behind: Getting Education Reform Back on Track," "America’s Untapped Resource: Low-Income Students in Higher Education," "Public School Choice vs. Private School Vouchers," "Divided We Fail: Coming Together Through Public School Choice. The Report of The Century Foundation Task Force on the Common School, Chaired by Lowell Weicker (Executive Director)," and "A Notion at Risk: Preserving Public Education as an Engine for Social Mobility."

Kahlenberg's articles have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The New Republic, and other publications. He has been featured on ABC, CBS, CNN, FOX, C-SPAN, MSNBC, and NPR.

Previously, Kahlenberg served as a fellow at the Center for National Policy, a visiting associate professor of constitutional law at George Washington University, and a legislative assistant to Senator Charles S. Robb. He is a nonresident senior fellow at Education Sector and serves on the advisory board of the Pell Institute, the Albert Shanker Institute, and the Research Advisory Panel of the National Coalition for School Diversity. Kahlenberg graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College and cum laude from Harvard Law School. He also studied at the University of Nairobi School of Journalism as a Rotary Scholar.

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Richard D. Kahlenberg is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, Business Consulting and Education. The estimated speaking fee range to book Richard D. Kahlenberg for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Richard D. Kahlenberg generally travels from Rockville, MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Joy-Ann Reid, Michael Eric Dyson and Boyah J. Farah. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Richard D. Kahlenberg for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 27/01/2026.

Richard D. Kahlenberg Videos

#962: Replacing DEI with something better
Excluded: How Snob Zoning, NIMBYism, and Class
#387 | Richard D. Kahlenberg: Can Class-Politics Fix Housing ...
  • How do I book Richard D. Kahlenberg to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Richard D. Kahlenberg for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Richard D. Kahlenberg, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Richard D. Kahlenberg or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Richard D. Kahlenberg for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Richard D. Kahlenberg, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Richard D. Kahlenberg are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Richard D. Kahlenberg, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Richard D. Kahlenberg speak about?

    Richard D. Kahlenberg is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Business Consulting, Education, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, Democracy, Government, Law, Social Justice, Civil Rights and Diversity & Inclusion.
  • Where does Richard D. Kahlenberg travel from?

    Richard D. Kahlenberg generally travels from Rockville, MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Richard D. Kahlenberg?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Richard D. Kahlenberg for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Richard D. Kahlenberg for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Richard D. Kahlenberg or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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