UCLA Study Shows Eaton Fire Disrupted Lives and Education of Children in Foster Care
New research by UCLA Pritzker Center for Children and Families examines impact on the educational experiences of children and youth […]
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Marvin Alkin Honored with the UC’s Dickson Emeritus Professorship Award
Pioneering scholar of evaluation recognized for outstanding research, scholarly work, and teaching and service by an emeritus or emerita professor […]
Eaton Fire Disrupted Education, Created Instability in Lives of Children and Youth in Foster Care, Study Shows
The 2025 Eaton Fire and its aftermath compounded existing educational challenges for children and youth involved with the child welfare system across Altadena, Pasadena and Sierra Madre, disrupting educational continuity and exacerbating instability in their lives, according to the UCLA Pritzker Center for Strengthening Children and Families.
Community College Bachelor’s Degrees Can Drive Economic Mobility and Strengthen Workforces
UCLA Analysis finds accessibility and affordability is a key factor in Latino students pursuing CCB programs across states.
New Research Brief Shines Light on School Cellphone Policies and Practices
UC|CSU Collaborative for Neuroscience, Diversity, and Learning & UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools team up to support learning […]
Dr. Julie Pelikhova Releases New Book: Mindset Champion
Burnout. Pressure. Injuries. For many highlight reel moments, there’s a story of struggle behind it. Yet it’s often those invisible […]
Safiya Noble to receive honorary doctorate from Leiden University
UCLA Professor to receive an honorary doctorate granted by the Institute of Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology at Leiden University, the Netherlands.
Jerry Neuheisel, Ed&IS Grads Spearhead Play-calling Duties as UCLA Football Upsets No. 7 Penn State in Historic Victory
It’s been a whirlwind week for UCLA Football. Just days after a midseason coaching shakeup sent shockwaves through Westwood, the […]
UCLA Educational Leadership Program: A Revolutionary Stillness
New cohort of educational professionals looks forward to opportunities of learning, research, reflection, and community. Committed to promoting innovative and […]
Special Issue of Teachers College Record Examines Impact of COVID on Education
UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools joins with scholars across the US and England to author special series exploring […]
Fall Convocation Starts the School Year with Hope and Community
Wasserman Dean Christina Christie, Ed&IS faculty and staff welcome new students. The UCLA School of Education and Information Studies kicked […]
Four New Faculty Members Join the UCLA Department of Education
Susan Bush-Mecenas, Jill Locke, Nicole Mirra, and Mike Hoa Nguyen will share scholarship and expertise. This fall, the UCLA School […]
UCLA at SAA: Community and Innovation in the Archival Fields
Groundbreaking work by UCLA IS in preserving marginalized histories takes to the stage – and the streets – during annual […]
Robert D. Montoya Named Chair of the UCLA Department of Information Studies
Associate professor of information studies is the Martin and Bernard Breslauer Endowed Professor in Bibliography, director of the California Rare […]
New UCLA CRP Study Documents Widespread, Harmful Segregation in California Schools
California has had a segregated educational system since 1980: desegregation plans have been shut down, the state constitution was changed to block integration, and there has been no leadership for even voluntary integration efforts since the 1970s.
Cecilia Rios-Aguilar Reappointed as Chair of UCLA Department of Education
Scholar of community college access and past HERI director continues to serve as chair, effective July 1. UCLA Professor of […]
UCLA CTS Study Examines Dual Language Immersion Programs in LAUSD
Programs offer promising potential, but confront challenges of gentrification and equitable access Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs offer a powerful […]
UCLA’s Rogelio Salazar Wins CSU Chancellor’s Award
Prestigious program provides comprehensive support to emerging scholars Rogelio Salazar, a PhD candidate at the UCLA School of Education and […]
New UCLA Policy Brief Examines Challenges to Teacher Diversity
Efforts to recruit and retain diverse educators face increasing uncertainties. In a new policy brief, “Protecting Pathways to the Profession: […]
Maddi Desiano’s New Book Outlines Cinderella Story of the 2022 UCLA Women’s Soccer Team
The soccer gods stacked the deck against Maddi Desiano. Two torn ACLs. A season lost to the COVID-19 pandemic. Her […]
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 justice in classrooms. A […]
UCLA Academy Supports and Empowers Community College Leaders
The UCLA Women’s Community College Leadership Academy cultivates women leaders to serve the diverse populations at California’s community colleges. Through dialogue, […]
UCLA UniCamp: Tradition Goes Full Circle with Bright Campfires, Brighter Futures
For more than 90 years, the University’s signature camp for middle and high school students in Los Angeles has changed […]
Staff Spotlight: Amy Gershon, Director of Student Services
A familiar face within the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies for over two decades, Dr. Amy Gershon has […]