New Book Co-Edited by Gary Orfield Shines Light on Civil Rights and Higher Education
The volume includes a look at college access and affordability, the Supreme Court’s challenge to a half century of affirmative action.
Faculty News
Ellen Pearlstein to Lead NEH-Funded Project to Train Professionals at Tribal Museums and Cultural Centers
Professor of information studies and the UCLA/Getty Program in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage is principal investigator for continuing education in preservation and conservation.
Campaign to Ban “Critical Race Theory” and Restrict Teaching about Race and Diversity Impacts One-Third of U.S. Students Through Local District Conflicts, Controversies, Actions
New study by researchers at UCLA and UC. San Diego details purposeful, interconnected effort to divide communities and restrict K12 teaching and learning about race and diversity. Campaign fosters intimidation and fear among educators trying to support students. Conservative media is a key driver
UCLA Education Co-Sponsors the Critical Media Literacy Conference of the Americas
International and multilingual event centered on the legacy of Paulo Freire, disinformation, gender equity, and environmental and racial justice.
How Psychology Can Improve Policy: The Case of Early Care and Education
UCLA Assistant Professor Anna Markowitz Makes Case for Investment in Early Childhood Educators
“The Campus Color Line” Named winner of Frederick M. Ness Book Award
The Campus Color Line: College Presidents and the Struggle for Black Freedom, by Eddie R. Cole, an associate professor of […]
Do Politics in Our Democracy Prevent Schooling for Our Democracy?
In tense political times for public schools, new study by researchers at UCLA and UC Riverside raises concerns for civic learning and democracy.
Ramesh Srinivasan: Disinformation’s Divisive Effect on Society
Scholar of digital culture discusses the loss of trust and fair discourse among internet users on global issues.
Community Archives: Assimilation, Integration, or Resistance?
An excerpt from Information Studies Professor Michelle Caswell’s new book Urgent Archives: Enacting Liberatory Memory Work that looks at how the accidental discovery of a home movie of an interracial South Asian American family provided a window into the society in which it was created.
Norma Feshbach: 1926 – 2021
Scholar of empathy in children founded UCLA program that became the Human Development and Psychology division of SEIS.
Annamarie Francois Featured on UC Website for Teacher Education Research and Improvement Network
Executive director of UCLA Center X shares her experiences as a teacher educator and her hopes for the future of preparing teachers.
Sylvia Hurtado to Deliver 2021 AERA Distinguished Lecture
Rescheduled event highlights work of scholar of sociology of education.
Rodney W. Skager: 1932– 2021
Scholar of educational psychology served as former program director of the Center of the Study of Evaluation, led California study of youth substance use.
A silent revolution? Why this? Why now?
Commentary: Knowledge That Matters
What’s Next? How Digital Media Shapes Our Society
A summary of Professor Leah A. Lievrouw’s most recent book, which explores the rapidly changing role communication plays at the center of human experience and endeavor.
Two Friends Recall UCLA Professor Mike Rose on KCRW Greater LA
Tina Christie UCLA Wasserman Dean of the School of Education Information Studies, and Na’ilah Suad Nasir, the President of The Spencer Foundation share their heartfelt remembrances of Professor Mike Rose, who passed away in mid-August.
Ramesh Srinivasan: The Prime Effect
UCLA professor of information studies discusses Amazon’s surveillance of its customers and employees with NPR.