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.
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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 […]
Education and Social Transformation Majors Take Part in UCLA’s Undergraduate Research Week
Students collaborate with UCLA undergrads across disciplines to explore pressing questions and support academic success. Students majoring in UCLA’s Education […]
Chris Jadallah Honored with NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship
Assistant professor of environmental justice in education recognized for research on the political, ethical, and relational dimensions of learning and […]
Mann UCLA: Centennial Honors Neighborhood Pride, Legacy of Learning
Iconic LAUSD school celebrates its roots as a pioneering institution of public education in partnership with the University. An anchor […]
AERA 2026 Comes to LA
UCLA Ed &IS students, staff and faculty turn out in force for “world’s largest” annual education research gathering Los Angeles […]
Mike Hoa Nguyen Presents Research on MSIs to Congress
Scholar of the impact of minority-serving institutions joins panel of experts to highlight the academic, economic, and social impacts of […]
A Celebration of Stories
The newly formed Xrossing Borders Collaborative at the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies hosted a creative story celebration […]
Sylvia Hurtado Voted AERA President-Elect
Scholar of transition to college, campus racial climate, and equity for historically marginalized groups to lead the American Educational Research […]
Megan Franke, Cecilia Rios-Aguilar Named 2026 AERA Fellows
Ed&IS leaders join 34 exemplary scholars selected for prestigious honor The American Educational Research Association (AERA) has announced the selection […]
Center X Alumni: Transforming Education Through a Lens of Equity
Graduates of UCLA’s Teacher Education Program and Principal Leadership Institute are making an impact on schools and communities across California. […]
Cecilia Rios-Aguilar Elected to National Academy of Education
UCLA Education Department Chair is one of 19 distinguished education scholars and leaders elected to academy membership in 2026 in […]
Jonli Tunstall Named UCLA’s Academic Advancement Program Director
Jonli Tunstall has been appointed associate vice provost of student diversity and director of the UCLA Academic Advancement Program. A double Bruin with a bachelor’s in psychology and a Ph.D. from the UCLA School of Education & Information Studies, she has championed initiatives that serve educationally underrepresented students throughout her more than 20-year career.
Stephanie Reynoso: Putting Down “Roots” With Learning Through Play
UCLA undergrad in the Education and Social Transformation major program created Playful Roots Studio to provide collaborative experiences for children, […]
Diane Durkin: Debunking the Myths Around Dissertation Writing
“Dissertation Practice: A Journal for Writing” shows students how to incorporate writing into daily thought. After guiding nearly 600 graduate […]
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UCLA Ed&IS Faculty Recognized in Annual Public Influence Rankings
Nine scholars affiliated with the UCLA School of Education and Information Studies have been named to the 2026 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public […]
Maryanne Wolf and Rebecca Gottlieb: How Reading Changes the Way Your Brain Works
A BBC World Service feature with UCLA Ed&IS’ Maryanne Wolf and Rebecca Gotlieb garnered over 2 million views, discussing how reading impacts the brain and how reading on screens and smartphones may already be changing how our brains work.
The Facts On School Violence: Q&A with UCLA’s Ron Avi Astor
Ron Avi Astor and his colleague Rami Benbenishty have developed mapping and monitoring procedures that have been used to generate grassroots solutions to safety problems in schools worldwide.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Gives Los Angeles Kids the Chance to Make ‘A Shot That Can’t Be Blocked’
UCLA and NBA legend’s Skyhook Foundation and Adidas give UCLA Community School students new gear.
April Raguindin, Bakersfield City School District Teacher Named California Teacher of the Year
UCLA Teacher Education Program Alum selected as California’s sole representative for the National Teacher of the Year competition, where she will compete alongside other state honorees from across the country.
Bruin Excellence in Civic Engagement Awards Celebrate Alumni Transforming Communities
Mary Jo Madda, Ed.D. ’23 and Ashley Gutierrez, M.Ed. ’19, among 40 Bruins honored by UCLA Alumni Association for their impact in California and beyond.
From the Ground Up: Youth-Led Research With CONNECT Creates Environmental Learning at UCLA Lab School
At UCLA Lab School, classrooms double as research laboratories — places where teachers, students, and university researchers collaborate to reimagine how children learn. Through UCLA CONNECT, these partnerships have sparked discoveries that reach far beyond one campus, influencing how educators nationwide think about teaching, learning, and equity.
The Pursuit of Truth: The Impact of CRESST’s Research
A look at how the National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing (CRESST) at UCLA converts complex concepts into actionable plans of educational practice.