UCLA Ed&IS News
The latest stories, announcements, and research from
the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies.
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
New research illuminates personal and institutional experiences and challenges that add to the precariousness of the community college journey […]
New Leaders for Center for Community Schooling
Cinthya Salazar, Marisa Saunders take reins of groundbreaking effort Cinthya Salazar and Marisa Saunders have been named co-directors of the […]
Miriam Posner: The Hidden Networks That Drive the Global Economy
Associate professor of information studies explores the history of supply chain management – and why companies know surprisingly little about where their products come from
Jeff Share Brings Perspectives on Environmental Literacy to UNESCO
UCLA senior lecturer among global scholars discussing literacy in digital and green contexts at the organization’s 60th International Literacy Day. Jeff […]
Mike Hoa Nguyễn Honored with ASHE’s Engaged Scholar Community Impact Award
Scholar of minority-serving institutions lauded for work that has impacted federal policy, amicus briefs, and curriculum standards. UCLA Associate Professor […]
Convocation 2026 Kicks Off the Academic Year
Hope and community propel more than 1,000 undergraduates and grad students across Ed&IS. Dean Christina Christie welcomed Ed&IS students, faculty, […]
CalRBS Scholarships Give MLIS Students Hands-On Experience, Global Perspectives
Sophia Gónzalez and Melayah Fawaz participated in California Rare Book School’s on-site and hybrid classes, taught by international scholars. Graduate […]
Jin Wang Honored with UC Early Career Faculty Research Excellence Award
Assistant professor of education leads the Brain, Language, Education, and NeuroDiversity (BLEND) Lab at UCLA. UCLA Assistant Professor of Education […]
New UCLA Research Finds Student Homelessness Remains a Major Barrier to Educational Opportunity in Western States
Studies of Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah reveal persistent disparities in academic achievement, attendance, graduation and school discipline among students experiencing homelessness.
Imagining Futures Through Community Archives
Professor Michelle Caswell and UCLA IS alumna Anna Robinson-Sweet honored by the Oral History Association for the top article of […]
Julie Flapan: Fulbright Specialist Reflects on AI’s Global Impacts and Possibilities
Director of the Computer Science Equity Project at UCLA Center X shares her expertise on inclusive STEM education with Mahidol […]
Center X: “Young Leaders” Program Reimagines City Planning
Design-Based Learning and the World Building Framework guides Pasadena middle school students in a place-based actions civics experience. A pilot […]
Student Homelessness Increases 10% in California
Research by the UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools underscores need for sustained, coordinated public action Student homelessness in […]
Educating in Dangerous Times
New book underscores the threat to public education, aims to spark a public conversation to reenvision public schools Educating in […]
Laura Rhinehart: The Effect of Cellphones on Reading Comprehension
Assistant researcher co-authored paper on study examining the relationship between owning a cellphone and lower reading scores among elementary school children.
Why Are IEPs Rising in LAUSD and Elsewhere?
Individualized Education Programs serve to level the playing field for students with disabilities, yet they keep rising.
UCLA Ed&IS and EcoRise Partner to Support Green Education in K-12 Schools
Hosted at UCLA, EcoRise’s Summer Institute prepares teachers and school leaders to embed sustainability and environmental education in classrooms. Over […]
UCLA Ghana Scholars Program Marks 5th Year With Tour of the African Nation
A diverse cohort of 20 UCLA students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community members explored the rich history and vibrant contemporary […]
EdSource Panel: Should California Expand Community College Degrees?
Cecilia Rios-Aguilar to take part in roundtable discussion on degree program expansion The education news publication EdSource, Wednesday, July 29 at […]
Study Details Indirect Exposure to Digital Media for Very Young Children
Researchers at SMU and UCLA find high levels of exposure which may have concerning implications for language development Digital media […]
Ozan Jaquette Named SEA President-Elect
Ozan Jaquette, associate professor of higher education at the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies been named President-Elect of […]
LISAA: Supporting UCLA IS Students, Through the Program and Beyond Graduation
The Library and Information Studies Alumni Association (LISAA) provides mentorship and preparation for careers; lifelong connections to fellow Bruins in […]
Commencement Celebrates The Class of ’26
Graduating in challenging times, full-circle moments, and being Bruins for life feted on Wilson Plaza on June 13. The UCLA […]
Five UCLA Teacher Education Program Graduates honored by LAUSD
New teachers are “Rookies of the Year” Five 2026 graduates of the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies Teacher […]