A member of the Education Week team that is chronicling the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Associate Director of Photography Swikar Patel offers his unique view of the event. This photo gallery will be updated throughout the convention proceedings.
A panoramic view of the convention floor on opening night, shot from a cellphone. —Swikar Patel/Education Week
There are almost as many flags as delegates in the Quicken Loans Arena, site of the Republican National Convention. –Swikar Patel/Education Week
Donald Trump walks onto the stage Monday night to introduce his wife, Melania Trump, before her speech to the convention. –Swikar Patel/Education Week
Delegates roar during convention speeches Tuesday night. –Swikar Patel/Education Week
Boxing promoter Don King is interviewed Tuesday evening after arriving at the Republican National Convention. –Swikar Patel/Education Week
Buttons for sale outside the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland during the Republican National Convention. –Swikar Patel/Education Week
Arkansas delegate Darren Waddles is interviewed during the Republican National Convention. –Swikar Patel/Education Week
Arkansas delegate Darren Waddles poses for a portrait. –Swikar Patel/Education Week
Florida delegate Tina Harris reacts to speakers during the convention. –Swikar Patel/Education Week
“I don’t think government can do education from Washington,” says delegate Gail Stanart, of Houston, Texas. –Swikar Patel/Education Week
Decorated cowboy boots are modeled on the streets of Cleveland. –Swikar Patel/Education Week
Uniformed Secret Service monitor lines at the security-tented entrance to the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. –Swikar Patel/Education Week
Police and the curious monitor the street scene in Cleveland on Tuesday during the Republican National Convention. –Swikar Patel/Education Week