UCLA Ed&IS News
The latest stories, announcements, and opinions from
the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies.
Christine L. Borgman Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Scholar of scientific data practices and information policy is the second UCLA IS faculty member to join over 14,500 members […]
Beyond Presentations: UCLA Scholars on the Real Value of AERA 2025
More than 150 students, researchers, and faculty members at the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies will participate in […]
Maryanne Wolf: Deep Reading a Tool for Attaining Empathy, Critical Thinking Skills
Global scholar of reading and the brain works to improve teachers’ ability to serve readers at all levels. Maryanne Wolf […]
UCLA Turns Out for AERA 2025
More than 150 ED&IS Faculty, Students and Staff Will Share their Research With colleges and universities across the nation threatened […]
UCLA Ed&IS Presentations AERA 2025
A curated schedule of UCLA School of Education and Information Studies community members participating in sessions at AERA 2025. AERA […]
Op-ed: Trump is cutting the funding that ensures funds are well spent
Donald Trump’s first term as president was characterized by an unprecedented volume of false and misleading statements — exceeding 30,000, according to multiple news organizations. As he advances through the first 100 days of his second term, his administration appears to be intensifying this pattern, amplifying a misinformation apparatus to justify his actions and policy changes.
UCLA Community School Quinceañera Celebrates 15 Years
Honoring its local Latino community, the UCLA-LAUSD partnership school fetes milestone with tradition and hope. In Latin American culture, the quinceañera or […]
Gilbert Ramirez: UCLA ELP Dissertation Brief Explores Stereotype Threat
Anti-stereotype threat intervention aims to increase student learning in mathematics Gilbert Ramirez grew up in the working-class community of Wilmington, […]
Nicole Else-Quest Joins the UCLA Department of Education
Scholar of intersectionality across the sciences will share expertise in core feminist theory and developmental psychology. Nicole Else-Quest has joined […]
Sandra G. Harding: 1935 – 2025
Distinguished Research Professor at UCLA was a pioneer of feminist standpoint theory in the Department of Education and the Department […]
Lucrecia Santibañez and Louis M. Gomez Honored as AERA Fellows
Urban Schooling scholars recognized for their major contributions to educational research. UCLA Professor of Education Lucrecia Santibañez and Distinguished Professor […]
The Freshman Survey: Understanding the Incoming College Students of 2024
A partnership between UCLA Ed&IS and the American Council on Education releases this year’s report on the experiences, backgrounds, and […]
Jessica Harris Explores Sexual Violence on College Campuses
New book, “Hear Our Stories,” suggests using an intersectional lens to address the unique experiences and needs of women of color. […]
Ramesh Srinivasan: Materializing AI and its Political Implications
Author of “Beyond the Valley” comments on DeepSeek’s toppling of AI giants; the dangers of misinformation with close ties between […]
Arthur Ashe Legacy Project Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Ashe’s Historic Wimbledon Victory
Robert Cooper, UCLA Professor of Education, leads effort to further understanding of Ashe’s impact as a global citizen. Fifty years […]
Study: Increasing Partisanship Undermines Education for a Diverse Democracy
New paper by Joseph Kahne of UC Riverside and UCLA’s John Rogers and Alexander Kwako examines the new politics of […]
UCLA’s Patricia Gándara Honored with Mexico’s Ohtli Award
Prestigious award recognizes those who have set a path for others, benefitting Mexican citizens and culture. Gándara’s contributions have furthered […]
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Tensions Between Youth-serving Nonprofits & Philanthropy
Research by UCLA PhD candidate Abbie Cohen probes tensions between youth-serving education nonprofit organizations and philanthropic funders Abbie Cohen, a […]
Thuy Vo Dang Honored with UCLA Research Awards
Scholar of the Vietnamese diaspora and community archives receives Society of Hellman Fellows Award and social impact grant from the UCLA Center […]
K–12 Educational Needs After the LA Wildfires
Sarah Bang, Director, P-12 Public School Partnerships at UCLA School of Education and Information Studies reflects on K-12 educational needs after the […]
REACH Network Gathers to Further Equitable and Restorative Discipline Practices
Former CA Senator Nancy Skinner to be honored for work on SB 274 The California Race, Education and Community Healing […]
UCLA SEIS Faculty Included in 2025 Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings
Ten scholars affiliated with the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies are included in the 2025 “Edu-Scholar Public Influence […]
Transformative Coaching and Leadership Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Erin Powers
The late John Wooden recognized a close tie between coaching and teaching. “The coach is, first of all, a teacher,” […]
Cinthya Salazar Honored with ASHE Early Career Award
UCLA assistant professor of education lauded for work with undocumented students’ access, persistence and success in higher education. UCLA Assistant […]