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Cultivating Change
We prepare leaders to achieve educational equity through practice, research and policy. Through innovative thinking and research, we solve the most intractable educational problems.
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USC Rossier offers a range of programs designed for aspiring teachers, experienced educators and organizational leaders at various stages in their careers.
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Value at a Glance
Alumni are California K–12 district superintendents.
USC Rossier-trained educators are responsible for 1/3 of the state's schoolchildren.
Faculty members among Education Week's top 200 scholars.
Pedro A. Noguera, Shaun Harper, Christopher Emdin, William Tierney, Estela Mara Bensimon, Morgan Polikoff and Julie Marsh named among nation's most influential education scholars.
Of alumni say their USC Rossier education prepared them to be more effective in their career.
News & Insight
Adjusting to a new reality post-SCOTUS affirmative action decision
Panel hosted by USC Rossier discussed the implications for U.S. college admissions
A new equation for teacher + student success
Professor Yasemin Copur-Gencturk is empowering math educators with a scalable, AI-powered professional development program.
Balancing the potentials and pitfalls of AI in college admissions
Artificial intelligence promises efficiency gains for admissions offices and offers students innovative application tools, but will the new technology advance or hinder equity?
Confronting linguistic racism
As our world grows more globalized, our acceptance of others—and their accents—is paramount.
Considering the implications of AI for education
As generative artificial intelligence reshapes industries, the USC Rossier community is exploring the opportunities of AI in education while ensuring its ethical and equitable use.
From Our Alumni
“The diversity of folks in the EdD program allowed me to really open up my mind to other ways that I can use this degree.”
Rosalind Conerly EdD ’16
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
At City Heights Prep, Vargas intends to be “one of the many who carries the torch for USC Rossier’s mission and vision.”
Elias Vargas EdD ’17
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
“I was drawn into the Trojan Family and how highly spirited and connected the community is. USC also has a robust list of resources, opportunities and services that supported my holistic experience.”
Danelle Go PASA ’22
Master of Education in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs
USC Rossier Research Centers
Led by world-class faculty, our eight research centers conduct cutting-edge research in several critical areas. The work of our centers is guided by a desire to positively impact educational policy and practice at all levels.
Research for Equity
In this special double issue of USC Rossier Magazine, we look at how USC Rossier research projects are being put into practice to create equitable learning environments where all students can thrive.
