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Transforming the education system from within
Melanie Lundquist ’71, MA ’73 is advancing educational equity in underserved schools throughout Los Angeles.
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Yaw Osei Adutwum PhD ’09 returned to Ghana to transform the nation’s educational system
After working as a teacher and founding a charter school network in L.A., Adutwum was appointed Ghana’s minister for education and led the country’s effort to expand free secondary education for all.
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Four USC Rossier alums named LAUSD 2023 Rookie of the Year
Lauryn Merriweather, Joseph Arechiga, Sara Martino and Amy Eunyeoung Lee credit their USC Rossier education for their success.
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DSAG scholars are committed to making educational equity a reality
Each year, the Dean’s Superintendents Advisory Group (DSAG) provides scholarships to USC Rossier EdD candidates who aspire to the superintendency. In 2023, the DSAG Endowed Scholarship was awarded to four...
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Allyson Felix is not done
The Olympic great and USC Rossier grad is retired but staying busy with a new shoe company, elevating athletes’ voices and empowering women.
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Not even threats deter San Diego County superintendent
Paul Gothold EdD ’17 aims to improve conditions for all students, including migrant and transborder students.
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STEAM books for children reflect a diverse community
Three USC Rossier alums collaborated with USC Scientists and non-profit publisher Room to Read to author book series, "STEAM-Powered Careers"
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This OCL grad is bringing a reformer’s zeal to government service
As director of the Dream Keeper Initiative, Saidah Leatutufu-Burch EdD ’21 is leading efforts to promote prosperity in San Francisco’s Black communities.
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Two USC Rossier grads partner to reimagine military training
Victor Castro MEd ’19 and Richard DiNinni EdD ’22 are creating new educational programs at West Point that blend virtual reality and game-based training technologies with research-based pedagogy.