Professor John Palella’s Fall 2025 class invites students to examine fitness through the lens of education studies.

Laura Snyder has been selected as a 2025 recipient of the Karen T. Romer Award for Excellence in Advising, and Andrea Flores has been chosen to receive the Meenakshi Narain Excellence in Research Mentoring (ERM) Award.

In this podcast episode, Professor Kenneth Wong discusses his research on the US Department of Defense schools.

Madeline is a current senior in Brown's Combined Baccalaureate/Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program. After completing her undergraduate degree in 2025, she will enroll in the MAT program as a member of the science cohort.

Professor Matthew Kraft provided commentary on education funding and praised more targeted federal investments, like competitive grant programs.

Professor Rangel is deeply committed to mentoring undergraduate students in academic research, viewing it as an investment in the future of academia. Through hands-on experience and meaningful collaboration, he helps shape the next generation of scholars.

Professor Matthew Kraft provided commentary on the efficacy of virtual tutoring programs.

Ryan McCray, an MAT candidate from Providence, was inspired to teach through her diverse work experiences and time as a substitute teacher. She is student-teaching at Blackstone Academy, where she values the school's student-centered approach and commitment to leadership and equity.

Brianna Sailor graduated from Brown's Urban Education Policy program in 2021 and is currently an Education Policy & Research Consultant at Augenblick, Palaich and Associates.

Professor Christopher Cleveland and co-authors examine the predictive power of various student metrics on long-term educational success, finding that while survey-based cognitive and self-regulation measures initially correlate with high school and college outcomes, traditional indicators like test scores, GPA, and attendance-related factors provide stronger and more reliable predictions.

Professor Kenneth Wong warns that outsourcing federal student loans to private financial institutions, as proposed in President Trump's executive order to close the Department of Education, could harm low-income students by potentially imposing stricter lending criteria and higher interest rates.

Professor Matthew Kraft provided commentary on the impact extreme weather events can have on the education system.

This column references Professor Matthew Kraft's research on high-dosage tutoring.

Dr. Emily Qazilbash is the Interim Director of the UEP program and a Professor of Practice in Education. Previously, she served as Chief Human Capital Officer for Boston Public Schools and began her career as a teacher in Baltimore and Boston. Her research focuses on teacher quality, educator evaluation, unions, and school reform. She holds degrees from the University of Virginia and Harvard Graduate School of Education.

This opinion essay references research co-led by Professor Matthew Kraft on large-scale tutoring programs.

Professor Kenneth Wong offered commentary on the legality of layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education.

Professor Matthew Kraft offered commentary on a new analysis that reveals how the disparate impacts of catastrophic events like the L.A. fires extend to students too.

Alana Gerber is an MAT candidate who is passionate about fostering critical literacy skills through student-centered learning. Currently student teaching at Hope High School, Alana values the MAT program’s close-knit community and faculty support.

Brown’s Urban Education Policy (UEP) program hosted a gathering designed to foster meaningful connections between current students and accomplished alumni.

In this article, Professor Kenneth Wong discusses the Department of Education’s role in supporting vulnerable and underserved K-12 students, particularly through programs like Title I.

Meet Alexa Kastner, a UEP student and passionate advocate for educational equity. Through her internship at the Annenberg Institute at Brown University, she works on high-impact tutoring initiatives while applying her analytical skills to drive meaningful change.

Katie Rieser is the Director of the MAT program and a Senior Lecturer in Education. Previously, she taught English Education at Harvard and spent a decade as a middle and high school teacher and curriculum dean. Her research focuses on teacher education and anti-racist practices in K-12 schools.

Research co-led by Professor Matthew Kraft found that public school students spend vastly different amounts of time in class each day, depending on where they live.