Andrew reflects on how the UEP program expanded his perspective on Rhode Island's education landscape through an eye-opening internship and a pivotal mentorship with Dr. Kenneth Wong that built his professional confidence. He emphasizes that the networking and policy analysis skills gained during his time at Brown prepared him to navigate over 15 years of evolving, complex education advocacy and leadership in the state.

Ava’s project focused on developing scientific questioning skills in biology students.

Celebrating Professor Steffes' tenure of strategic leadership, programmatic renewal, and dedication to Brown's Department of Education.

Bill Bucklin reflects on how Brown's Education Department, a volunteer tutoring program, and a series of unexpected detours shaped his path to becoming a lifelong educator.

Lindsay Page has been promoted to Annenberg Professor of Education Policy and is the new Chair of the Brown Department of Education, and John Papay has been promoted to Walter and Leonore Annenberg Professor of Education Policy.

MAT alums bring their expertise back to BSHS.

Researchers, policymakers, and practitioners gathered on Brown’s campus for a day of cross-sector conversation on building climate-smart schools.

Liz’s project focused on AI and public good.

This policy guide highlights trends in special education enrollment across the country and state strategies that can more equitably fund and support high-quality services for students. This report received research support from Professor Christopher Cleveland.

Kayla Walford '26 donated a handcrafted mother-daughter doll set, rooted in her Chinese-Jamaican heritage, to the AAPI History Museum in celebration of its one-year anniversary.

Ash’s project focused on early- and mid-stage evaluation, stakeholder logics, and funding sustainability in Children’s Savings Account programs.

David previously taught at Central Falls High School for over 16 years, bringing a wealth of frontline classroom experience and a deep, generational connection to local Rhode Island education.

Vivian's thesis examined how STEM teachers intentionally build relationships with students and found that the relational work of teaching extends beyond the classroom.

“The findings are overwhelmingly clear that on average, more instructional time improves student learning outcomes,” Matthew Kraft, a professor of education and economics at Brown University, told Oregon lawmakers in January during a legislative hearing on the topic.

Anne’s project focused on mastering the art of the summary.

After nearly a decade of transforming teacher preparation and shaping the MAT program, Professor Diane Silva Pimentel reflects on her time at Brown, her students, and passing the torch to the next generation of science educators.

Ava's thesis explored how educators can better engage the families of dually identified students in a rapidly changing Rhode Island district.

Graduate students in Brown’s UEP program presented capstone projects addressing key issues in urban education, sharing research-informed policy solutions shaped by their yearlong internships.

After a year of intensive residency, Brown’s MAT candidates share the research and instructional strategies that are shaping the future of local classrooms.

Professor Christopher Cleveland received the NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship for his research, "Understanding Special Education at Scale."

Christopher Cleveland, an assistant professor of education and education policy, was coauthor of a study finding that participation in disability accommodation programs in K-12 schools skews heavily toward students from wealthier families.

Faizaan is a UEP student who is interning at The Equity Institute, where he is developing digital Praxis prep resources and research on the integration of Artificial Intelligence in Rhode Island classrooms. Drawing on his background as a chemistry teacher, he is leveraging Brown’s community and career resources to transition from educational theory into impactful policy action.