This article by Professor Andrea Flores examines how time creates immigrant il/legality. It centers on a young, undocumented immigrant who was stopped by police following a traffic violation and held in custody pending potential deportation.

Professor Kelly will travel to Guatemala with educators and pre-service teachers to engage with local educators, youth, and families, and to exchange ideas and understanding of Guatemalan and U.S. educational systems and practices.

Abigail McClain is an educator and Teach for America RI Corps Member who enrolled in the Urban Education Policy program to gain a better understanding of the systems and policies that impact her students' educational experiences.

Since last year, there have been 1,400+ instances of book bans across 37 states. In his latest column for Kappan, Professor Jonathan Collins digs into the issue and presents a clear path forward.

Chronic absenteeism is a challenge for districts across the country. A research brief from the Annenberg Institutes's EdResearch for Action Overview Series, co-authored by Professor Lindsay Page, provides clear, evidence-based practices that districts and states can consider.

As a Biology major, Charlie Fisher intended to go into a health career. He learned early on that his passions were better suited to teaching, and Brown's intensive MAT program helped him to make the switch.

As districts spend record amounts on ed tech to mixed results, Professor Kenneth Wong and UEP alum Spencer Davis find that one school system’s strategy can serve as a promising case study.

In 2020, when the Central Falls School District received federal COVID-19 relief dollars, the superintendent earmarked $100,000 for community members to allocate using the same method of direct democracy. Professor Jonathan Collins led an evaluation of the district’s participatory budgeting process.

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).

Professor Kraft and a team of researchers aim to examine the scope of “Grow Your Own” (GYO) programs and evaluate their potential to benefit students of color and low-income students.

The Sheridan Center's START program supports department efforts to advance inclusive diversity in their teaching, learning, and curriculum development.

For the first time in its 20-year history, the Rhode Island Principal of the Year award has been awarded to a school leader in Central Falls for 2023. Robert McCarthy MAT'89 received the honor from the Central Falls School District and Rhode Island Association of School Principals (RIASP) for his outstanding leadership and service to the school community as principal of Central Falls High School.

Patrick Mignanelli is an MAT candidate in the social studies cohort. Having previously taught in a rural public school, he joined the Brown MAT program to become a better teacher and learn how to create a student-centered classroom.

Professor Jonathan Collins talks to Suresh Venkatasubramanian, a professor of data science and computer science at Brown University, about the emergence of ChatGPT and the major implications AI can have for K-12 education.

An educator and Councilman of Ward 1 in Providence, John talks about the best ways to prepare for the role of “teacher.” And his best advice for students looking for a career in public service? Get involved and take that first step towards your goal by doing something—big or small. That first step can often set you on a path of impactful work.

Dan Marcelle is a social studies teacher and Lacrosse coach at La Salle Academy in Providence, RI.

Building a strong “tutoring infrastructure” — curricula, coaching, scheduling — can expand the pool of possible tutors, says Professor Matthew Kraft.

Dr. Tricia Kelly has extensive experience working with Multilingual Learners as a teacher, program consultant, and curriculum specialist. Her current teaching and research interests include ways to infuse asset-based and culturally-affirming practices into integrated programs for Multilingual Learners in K-12 school settings.

The Foundation's Large Research Grants on Education Program supports education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education.

The Providence Public School District and Rhode Island’s major teacher preparation institutions, including Brown University, have come together to improve educator experiences and build stronger connections with local schools.