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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, Morgan Polikoff, Adrianna Kezar, Estela Mara Bensimon 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
New USC study highlights supply and demand gaps in after-school programs
While Lynwood parents praise existing after-school opportunities, those surveyed voiced a need for variety, accessibility and dependable transportation.
USC EdPolicy Hub report highlights governance challenges of California school boards amid rising polarization
As school boards become venues for intense local debate, members face mounting pressures that point to the need for additional preparation and training.
How USC Rossier’s EdD in Mental Health Leadership is helping one therapist expand her circle of care
Through the new doctoral program, Selina Galvan MFT ’20 is growing her private practice and mentoring the next generation of therapists.
USC CANDLE announces collaborative statewide effort to transform adolescent education
The dual-track initiative will translate developmental science into policy and practice and center alternative schools as engines of innovation.
USC’s EdTech Accelerator program opens its application portal
Today, USC’s Rossier School of Education announced that it will begin accepting applications for the 8th cohort of its Education Technology (EdTech) Accelerator program on September 1st. The Accelerator is aimed at tech-enabled education solutions with high potential to improve the quality and equity of education, from early childhood through adult learning.
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.
Education in the Age of AI
In this issue of USC Rossier Magazine, we explore artificial intelligence's impact on teaching and learning.
