Graduates of Brown's Urban Education Policy master's program are in high demand in school districts, government offices, consulting companies, and non-profit organizations across the United States. With their expertise in data analysis, real-world experience, and a particular focus on urban schools, Brown UEP graduates know how to leverage policy to improve educational inequality and student outcomes.
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Alumni Outcomes
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Using Data For Good
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Career Paths
There are several emerging job opportunities in urban education policy, some of which include:
- Data Analysis
Education policymakers at all governmental levels increasingly need data-supported analyses to inform their policy decisions. UEP graduates leave Brown with an understanding of the world of education and the skills to design and conduct research and interpret data, perfectly positioning them for careers in data analysis. - Teaching or School Administration
Expertise in education policy can greatly benefit teachers and school leaders as advocates for their students and communities. Brown UEP graduates who go on to become classroom and school leaders are equipped with a deep understanding of the policies and regulations that impact their daily work. - Consulting
Schools are increasingly turning to consulting companies to help make policy recommendations that would lead to better student outcomes. Brown's UEP graduates are the perfect fit for these companies, as they understand the complexity of the education sector and have the skills to analyze schools and school systems. - Foundation work
Local foundations, community development centers, and reform support organizations hire more people who understand policy issues and can serve as intermediaries between the education sector and the community.
Fighting for affordable, accessible and equitable post-secondary education
As a strategy officer for finance and federal policy at Washington, D.C.’s Lumina Foundation, Wayne Taliaferro UEP ’11 uses what he learned at Brown to make higher education more affordable for underserved populations.
News from UEP Alums
News From Education
Urban Education Policy alum named Presidential Management Fellows finalist
Aric Fulton, A.M.'22 was selected to participate in a highly selective, prestigious two-year training and leadership development program that is administered by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
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Zaneta Han UEP ’09 has played a crucial role in removing barriers to a good education for underserved students in Washington, D.C.
News From Education
Alum Spotlight: Ayana Bass '22 A.M., Urban Education Policy
Ayana Bass is a lifelong Rhode Island resident and a certified Elementary, Special Educator. At Equity Institute, she focuses on developing alternative educator pathway programs for school support professionals to address teacher shortages and diversity within the teacher workforce.
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As a strategy officer for finance and federal policy at Washington, D.C.’s Lumina Foundation office, Wayne Taliaferro UEP ’11 uses what he learned in Brown’s UEP program to make higher education more affordable for underserved populations.
News From Education
Alum Spotlight: Aric D. Fulton, Jr., '22 AM, Urban Education Policy
HON Gilbert Cisneros Jr., a U.S. Navy veteran, urban education policy A.M. alum, and the nation's Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, delivered the keynote speech at Brown's Veterans Day ceremony.
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News From Education
Grassroots Initiative Launched by UEP Alum Provides Laptops to NYC Students
Amid the pandemic, Faith Carbon UEP'20 co-founded a grassroots initiative aimed at providing laptops to students for successful remote learning.
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Alumni Benefits
As a graduate of Brown University, you join a dynamic, powerful global network of 100,000+ Brown alumni, and receive lifelong access to resources that support your social and professional interests.