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Educational Leadership Program

Faculty News

UCLA Academy Supports and Empowers Community College Leaders

August 7, 2025

The UCLA Women’s Community College Leadership Academy cultivates women leaders to serve the diverse populations at California’s community colleges. Through dialogue, […]

Faculty Research

UCLA Education Prepares School Leadership to Serve with Equity, Social Justice

July 25, 2024

Ed&IS researchers share expertise with 21CSLA, a statewide collaboration to support principals, districts, and educational leaders in learning from divergent […]

Ifeanyi Onyejiji
Student Research

ELP Brief: The “Why” of Schooling

April 24, 2024

In his ELP Dissertation Brief, Ifeanyi Onyejiji underscores how career confidence linked to academic performance for students of color.

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Student Awards

Four from SEIS Honored with UCLA Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Student Leadership Award

April 4, 2024

Sonya Brooks, Cameron Burris-Greene, Satema Lopez, and Hernando Sevilla-Garcia represent the School’s EDI focus.

Mary Jo Madda
Student Research

UCLA ELP Research Dissertation Brief Makes Case for Helping Students Develop Tech Social Capital

March 28, 2024

“It’s Not Just About Skills: Tech Social Capital, a Growing Aspect of Technical Workforce Development”

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Student Research

Can the Art of Improv Benefit English-Learner Students?

March 15, 2024

Educational Leadership Program study by David Metz suggests improv’s play-based, spontaneous activities can reduce anxiety and increase engagement among newcomer English-language learner students.

Black Bruins Graduates Commencement 2023
School News

UCLA Ed&IS Commencement: Celebrating with Hope, Commitment to Change

June 28, 2023

Wasserman Dean Christina Christie and student speakers honor the Class of 2023 with messages of congratulations and encouragement.

David Metz
Student Research

ELP Dissertation Brief Highlights Benefits of Improv for English-Learner Students

June 27, 2023

Study findings suggest improv’s play-based, spontaneous activities can reduce anxiety and increase engagement among newcomer English-language learner students.

Melissa Toohey
Student Research

ELP Dissertation Brief Explores Elementary School Computer Science Teachers’ Thinking About Equity

May 30, 2023

Study highlights strategies teachers use to make their practices more equitable

Jason Kim-Seda
Student Research

New ELP Dissertation Brief: Independent School Teachers of Color Face Barriers to Belonging

May 2, 2023

The need for a more diverse teaching workforce in California is evident. While students of color make up nearly 80 […]

Julia Wade
Student Research

Restorative Justice – A tool for addressing college sexual misconduct

March 22, 2023

Educational Leadership Program dissertation brief by Julia Wade examines use of restorative justice to better address the needs of postsecondary students

Joanne Do
Student Research

ELP Research Dissertation Brief Examines Impact of Financial Aid Process on First-Generation Students

February 23, 2023

For most students, the ability to afford college is a primary concern. Access to financial aid is key to their […]

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School News

CDE Awards up to $12 million in additional funding to the 21st Century California School Leadership Academy

February 23, 2023

Three-year investment will further effort by UC Berkeley School of Education, UCLA School of Education and Information Studies, California Subject Matter Projects to Advance School Leadership

Leyda Garcia speaking to students
Research Center News

Leyda Garcia Joins UCLA Center for Community Schooling

September 14, 2022

Former principal of UCLA Community School and PLI alumna to serve as the Center’s associate director for professional learning.

Allison Yoshimoto Towery
Alumni News

Alison Yoshimoto-Towery Selected to Lead the UC-CSU California Collaborative for Neurodiversity and Learning

August 31, 2022

Former LAUSD chief academic officer to oversee statewide efforts to improve academic and personal success for neurodiverse and underrepresented students.

Marathon Running
School News

UCLA Educational Leadership Program Hosts 5K Walk

August 11, 2022

Event helps fund scholarships for next generation of education leaders.

Cindy Kratzer
Alumni News

Cindy Kratzer: ELP Lecturer Honored with UCLA Distinguished Teaching Award

August 10, 2022

UCLA alumna prepares principals and school leaders with skills for research and transformation in schools.

School News

SEIS Celebrates First In-Person Commencements Since 2019

June 17, 2022

Ceremonies for the Classes of 2020, 2021, and 2022 took place at UCLA on June 11.

Maria Elena Esquer
Alumni News

MaríaElena Díez Esquer: ELP Grad Celebrates Mid-Career Doctorate, Familial Commitment to Education

June 16, 2022

Assistant superintendent of educational services at Palmdale School District addressed the Class of ’22 at the first SEIS commencement ceremony since 2019.

Amy Gershon
Alumni News

Amy Gershon: Director of Student Services Keeps SEIS Students at Full March to Graduation

June 8, 2022

ELP alumna supports students throughout their SEIS journey; leads this year’s celebrations of the Classes of 2022, 2021, and 2020 on June 11.

Faculty Awards

William A. Sandoval Selected as Member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

January 27, 2022

William A. Sandoval, a professor at the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies, has been named as a member of The American Association […]

School News

UCLA Football Players Mentor Student Athletes at Crenshaw High School

December 2, 2021

Graduate student athletes in the Transformative Coaching and Leadership program share their expertise, academic support, and mentoring with high school football players.

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The Latest

In Case You Missed It: Webinars Showcase UCLA Expertise

December 18, 2020

This year, innovative webinars presented by the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies provided a look at the on-the-ground […]

The Latest

Women’s School Leadership Academy: Next Webinar Discusses “The Courage to Lead”

October 8, 2020

The UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies and the UCLA Women’s School Leadership Academy (WSLA) will present the […]

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