In her seven years at East Providence High School, MAT mentor teacher Faith Jean has taught a variety of history and human rights courses, and she now guides aspiring educators with a "growth mindset" as they find their confidence and teaching style in the classroom.

Skye graduated from the MAT program in 2023 and is currently a middle school ELA teacher.

Brown University partnership helps restore community-led decision-making.

Phuongthao graduated from the MAT program in 2023 and is currently an English teacher at The Woodstock Academy in Connecticut.

Mentorship, peer learning, and new research bolster support for early-career educators.

Experienced Providence educator and Brown MAT mentor Mark Dibiasio shares his passion for shaping future teachers and highlights the unique qualities Brown's MAT students bring to local classrooms.

Professor Matt Kraft provided commentary on SustainableEd, an initiative he founded that launched in July with a new report that synthesizes research examining the relationship between climate change and education.

Professor Matthew Kraft launches new initiative with groundbreaking research.

Professor Kenneth Wong was interviewed about the shift in federal K-12 education policymaking away from the U.S. Department of Education.

Experienced MAT alums return to guide BSHS teachers and students.

Andrea Flores has been promoted to Associate Professor of Education, and Matthew Kraft has been promoted to Professor of Education and Economics.

Gupta will teach a new undergraduate course exploring the intersection between education, innovation, and economic opportunity.

Haeun explored literacy strategies in the English classroom.

John examined the effects of corporal punishment policies in American schools.

Yu investigated funding's impact on teacher diversity.

Ariel's project focused on cultivating a math identity through emotional reflection.

Professor Kelly advances multilingual education through support, training, and advocacy.

She explored how female immigrant-origin, first-generation college students cared for their families during COVID-19.

Professor Kenneth Wong provided commentary on the history of the United States as a powerhouse for scientific research and development.

Graduate students in Brown’s UEP program, Class of 2025, presented capstone projects addressing key issues in urban education, sharing research-informed policy solutions shaped by their yearlong internships.

Brown’s MAT students, Class of 2025, presented their capstone projects, the culmination of a yearlong residency in local secondary schools.

Driven by firsthand experience and a passion for equity, Alaira came to Brown to explore how policy can transform urban education and prepare for a future as an educator and leader.

Andrea is an MAT candidate specializing in English education who was drawn to Brown's program for its strong commitment to social justice and culturally responsive teaching. After exploring multiple career paths, she rediscovered her passion for education through a transformative experience working with multilingual learners.