When the pandemic shut down schools across the country, Class of 2021 graduate Steven Chambers had just started his residency at the New York City Department of Education, the largest school district in the country and was working on a program called the Outdoor Learning Initiative. ⠀ ⠀ Inspired by a New York Times article about how earlier pandemics had forced city schools to hold classes on rooftops, ferryboats, and open warehouse spaces, the initiative sought to increase the amount of outdoor space available to schools. Classrooms were created in public parks, streets, and existing school yards. To date, 850 New York City schools have enrolled in the program.⠀ ⠀ “I’ve learned a lot about negotiation, finding what works best for everyone, and realizing everyone’s best option may not be met but everybody’s needs should be met. And for me, that’s how we make this thing work,” Steven says.⠀ ⠀ ---⠀ We are highlighting some of the amazing graduates in the Class of #Harvard21⠀ ⠀ #HGSE21 #H...