Jose Gallegos: Open Ending
Media Archival Studies grad and specialist at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and addressed the Class of 2022 at the SEIS commencement.
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MaríaElena Díez Esquer: ELP Grad Celebrates Mid-Career Doctorate, Familial Commitment to Education
Assistant superintendent of educational services at Palmdale School District addressed the Class of ’22 at the first SEIS commencement ceremony since 2019.
Cecilia Rios-Aguilar, Todd Franke Take on New Roles As Department Chairs at the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies
The new school year will bring changes in key leadership posts. Cecilia Rios- Aguilar, Professor of Education and Associate Dean […]
Cultivating Curiosity: New Book by UCLA Education Alumna Doreen Gehry Nelson Celebrated at Book Launch Event on June 4
The Design-Based Learning method described in this new book engages young people in creating high-level, interdisciplinary learning projects.
Amy Gershon: Director of Student Services Keeps SEIS Students at Full March to Graduation
ELP alumna supports students throughout their SEIS journey; leads this year’s celebrations of the Classes of 2022, 2021, and 2020 on June 11.
UCLA School Of Education and Information Studies Celebrates its Graduates
The UCLA School of Education and Information Studies will celebrate commencement Saturday, June 11, 2022 Commencement exercises for the School will […]
UCLA Community School Principal Receives IEL Educator Leadership Award
Leyda Garcia, principal of the UCLA Community School in Los Angeles, has been named the recipient of the 2022 Educator […]
UCLA Undergraduates Show Potential as Researchers
Students participating in the UCLA Undergraduate Program in Education and Social Transformation present their research as part of Undergraduate Research Week
UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Award Funds “Schools Under Siege” Research
LPPI Grant will further study of impact of immigration enforcement on educational attainment of Latino students
Mitchell Chang Appointed Associate Vice Chancellor of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Scholar of diversity in higher education third to serve UCLA in the post.
Mann UCLA Community School Highlighted in New Issue of “Community Schooling” Journal
Publication by the UCLA Center for Community Schooling shares challenges, research-based practices and bright spots at neighborhood school in South L.A.
Pritzker Center’s Summer Child Welfare Academy Gives Students an Interdisciplinary Look at Foster Care and Youth Justice
Three-week program for UCLA students examines related issues of education, law, health care, public health, social work, and mental health, as well as career opportunities in the field.
Gregory Leazer Recognized by UCLA for Mentorship of Early and Mid-Career Colleagues
Associate professor of information studies lauded for his collegial and compassionate support.
Alexander (Sandy) Astin: 1932 – 2022
Scholar of higher education established the Higher Education Research Institute, the Cooperative Institutional Research Program, and the landmark annual survey of college freshmen across the United States.
Cecilia Rios-Aguilar Named To New California Committee with Oversight of College Pathway and Transfer Process
UCLA Professor of Education and Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Cecilia Rios-Aguilar has been appointed to California’s newly […]
Alameda County Office of Education, UCLA Center for Community Schooling To Co-Lead Technical Assistance Effort For California Community Schools Partnership Program
National Education Association, Californians for Justice also team in groundbreaking effort to further expansion of community schools in California
Gregory Leazer to Be Inducted to UCLA’s Faculty Mentoring Honor Society
Associate professor of information studies part of inaugural cohort of campuswide scholars who mentor their early and mid-career colleagues.
Six Bruins from Transformative Coaching and Leadership Selected to Join the NFL
UCLA Football players and SEIS graduate students chosen in 2022 NFL draft and signed as undrafted free agents.
Ron Avi Astor Takes Part in Congressional Briefing on Critical Need for School Social Workers
UCLA professor of social welfare a co-sponsor on growing national need for school-based mental health services.
Tiffani Willis: 1974 – 2022
UCLA IS alumna, attorney, and research professor served as associate director of Southwestern’s Law Library.
Walter Allen, Patricia Gándara Named to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
UCLA School of Education and Information Studies faculty members Walter Allen and Patricia Gandara have been named to the American […]
Jean Ryoo Delivers Jan Hawkins Lecture at AERA
Winner of the 2021 Jan Hawkins Early Career Award and director of research at UCLA Center X’s Computer Science Equity Project speaks on her new book, a graphic novel on inclusive computer science education.
California awards $5 million to the 21st Century California School Leadership Academy to enhance equity in the state’s Universal Prekindergarten program
UCLA SEIS Educational Leadership Program is a partner in effort to prepare education leaders to address equity
UCLA ED & IS Leads the Way at 2022 AERA Conference; Faculty, Students and Staff Take Part in More Than 150 Research Sessions
Congratulations from Wasserman Dean Christina Christie and Ed&IS to UCLA alumna and AERA President Na’ilah Suad Nasir and the AERA team on an inspiring conference.