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UCLA Ed&IS Communications

Sharing research, ideas and expertise with educators, the press, policymakers and the public.

The UCLA Ed&IS Office of Communications is responsible for providing strategic communications support for the school, our faculty and research centers.

Our Media Relations team which is housed in the Sudikoff Public Forum, works with local, regional, national and international print and digital news media to tell the story of our work.

  • FOR THE MEDIA
    If you’re looking for an expert to comment on issues involving education, educational public policy, information, information studies policy or any number of areas of expertise of our faculty, please contact John McDonald, Director, Sudikoff Institute Public Forum.
    More information for the media
  • FOR FACULTY
    When your research gets published in a journal or book, or you are nearing completion of work that is likely to generate coverage by outside media, please contact John McDonald. John McDonald 
jmcdonald@seis.ucla.edu (310) 206-0513 For stories about your work to be included in The Latest, the school’s online news, please contact Joanie Harmon. Joanie Harmon 
harmon@seis.ucla.edu (310) 206-5951

Publications

Scholarship Publications

Our scholarships are not just meant for the bookshelf.
Our journals integrate research and practice. They serve as a reference, resource, and action plan for a wide array of audiences, including educators, policy makers, researchers, and the general public.

Contact Us

The UCLA Ed&IS Office of Communications is a part of the Office of External Relations.

External Relations

Laura Lindberg

Executive Director, UCLA Ed&IS Office of External Relations
llindberg@support.ucla.edu
(310) 206-0375

UCLA Ed&IS Magazine

Leigh Leveen

Director of Marketing and Communications & Editor, UCLA Ed&IS Magazine
lleveen@support.ucla.edu
(310) 206-0375

Sudikoff Institute Public Forum

John McDonald

Director, Sudikoff Institute Public Forum
jmcdonald@gseis.ucla.edu
(310) 206-0513

Campaign Communications

Joanie Harmon

Director, Campaign Communications
harmon@gseis.ucla.edu
(310) 206-5951

Social Media

Paolo Cantos
Assistant Director, Digital and Social Media Communications

pcantos@support.ucla.edu
(310) 206-0375

The Latest Online Newsletter

If you've been in the news or would like to be featured in a story in The Latest please submit a form using the link below.

The Latest Story Form

Featured

Ellen Pearlstein to Lead NEH-Funded Project to Train Professionals at Tribal Museums and Cultural Centers  
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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 Ed & IS Creates New Undergraduate Minor in Information and Media Literacy
Joint program will capitalize on faculty expertise across the Departments of Education and Information Studies; prepare students for innovative careers and graduate work.
Spencer Foundation Grant Funds UCLA SEIS Study of Dual Language Immersion Opportunities
Associate Professor Lucrecia Santibañez and colleagues will plumb potential of dual language immersion programs to further equitable learning opportunities. 
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