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Faculty NewsDean Karen Symms Gallagher fights on for equity
Returning to scholarship, Dean Gallagher will investigate what keeps women out of the most powerful jobs in education.
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Alumni Story
How a school of refugees led by a Rossier alum is demonstrating democracy
Elias Vargas EdD ’17 is transforming civic engagement, starting in the classroom.
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Faculty News
Julie Marsh on why local power is essential to democracy
USC Rossier Professor of Education Policy discusses strategies for engaging local stakeholders, her experience as a researcher and how COVID-19 will impact funding for education.
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Faculty News
Mary Helen Immordino-Yang on why democracy needs abstract thinkers
Neuroscientist, psychologist and USC Rossier professor of education discusses adolescent development, her new research center and what her kids have taught her.
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Education News
Students demand action on climate change. Can schools keep up?
Education systems aren't prepared for one of democracy's biggest threats.
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Education News
The health of our educational institutions reflects the health of our democracy
How do we leverage the power of our schools to defend against threats to our democratic systems?
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Student Story
The PhD student challenging expectations—in foot races and higher ed
Edgar Fidel Lopez completed the LA Marathon 3 times, but ensuring equity for first-gen students is his next finish line.
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Educator Tips
Tips for educators during an election year
Professor Artineh Samkian on how to facilitate difficult conversations in the classroom.
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Research
To create the best learning environments, start with self-determined students
Research on the autonomy-supportive classroom shows it increases engagement, teaches students to self-govern and leads to better learning outcomes.
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Education News
USC CAC adviser Gerrel Sayles is helping turn college from dream to reality
Gold Nikes are his draw, but this sneakerhead’s goal is college attendance.
