Educator Resources

Education is implicated in many of the world’s problems today: from poverty and inequality, to the prevalence of ignorance related to the threats posed by climate change, disease, environmental degradation, to growing authoritarianism. However, education is also implicated as a potential solution to many of the problems we face.

USC Rossier’s Master Class was created to spur broad discussions that are central to the mission of the School among our students, faculty and staff. 

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Teaching diversity can be challenging, particularly concepts like privilege, identity and consciousness raising. Our goal is to unpack these sensitive topics and identify ways to address them.

Features information about:

• Effective ways to promote equity in the classroom
• Identifying and responding to bias incidents
• Inclusive teaching
• Other tools

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The realities of the COVID-19 pandemic have caused major challenges for teachers and principals, and for schools and universities. Our full catalog of resources can help.

Features information about:

• Addressing the digital equity gap
• Supporting online learning/emergency remote instruction
• Dealing with social-emotional health
• Other tools

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Teachers—and the public in general—often don’t know where to start when it comes to educating themselves about climate change.

Features information about:

• Understanding the science behind climate change
• Addressing climate change as a social issue
• Teaching resources for educators
• Other tools

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The need to keep kids safe in the classroom is essential. As educators, In loco parentis has new meaning for all of us.

As we contemplate how to address the threats we face, we want to offer some resources to educational leaders who are likely to be called upon to take action to reassure the families and staff we serve that necessary measures will be taken in an attempt to assure their safety.

Here are a few resources that we think may be helpful:

• Responding to a Mass Casualty Event at a School: General Guidance for the First Stage of Recovery
• Responding to School Violence: Tips for Administrators
• Helping Youth after Community Trauma: Tips for Educators
• Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers

Professional Development at USC Rossier
The Office for Professional Development offers certificate and non-certificate programs as well as customized professional development for teachers, leaders & administrators in K-12, offices of education and school districts.

USC Center for Excellence in Teaching
The Center for Excellence in Teaching (CET) promotes a vibrant culture of teaching and learning for the university community, for schools, and for faculty. Through a variety of programs and resources for USC faculty and future faculty (graduate fellows/TAs), CET encourages best practices in course design, instruction, and evaluation.