Prof. Julie Marsh co-authored a report that recommended moving the California Department of Education’s operations to the State Board of Education, whose members are appointed by the governor. Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed doing so in the 2026-27 budget. edpolicyinca.org/publications...

PACE - TK–12 Education Governance in California

The report TK–12 Education Governance in California: Past, Present, and Future examines the history of California’s education governance system, analyzes the state of the current system and its effect...

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More than 80 USC Rossier faculty, postdoctoral, and doctoral scholars are presenting at the 2026 AERA Annual Meeting, taking place April 8–12 in Los Angeles. Explore the full list of presenters: https://bit.ly/4t3HDLY #AERA2026 #USCRossier #EducationResearch​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

sharper1 (my DJ alias) will be on the 1’s and 2’s for this super-lit AERA presidential jam session at 2:15 today. #AERA26 #AERA2026

Meet USC Rossier's 2026 Commencement keynote speakers: Robert Cohen, leading historian and award-winning author, speaks May 13. Melanie Lundquist, USC alumna and philanthropist, speaks May 16. Congratulations, Class of 2026. 🎓 https://bit.ly/4cEjIvN #USCRossier #Commencement2026

Historian Robert Cohen and philanthropist Melanie Lundquist named USC Rossier 2026 commencement speakers

A scholar of social change and a visionary philanthropist will address this year’s graduating class.

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“I believe that philanthropy — strategic, patient, bold giving — has never been more important to the future of the research university than it is at this very moment” — @sloanfoundation.bsky.social President and CEO Dr. Stacie Bloom said at the Pullias Lecture. Watch here: shorturl.at/wP1eU

Join @uscpullias.bsky.social researchers for this #AERA2026 conference session. pullias.usc.edu/meet-the-pul... @uscrossierresearch.bsky.social, @royeljohnsonphd.bsky.social

Congratulations to @royeljohnsonphd.bsky.social who recieved the Trueba Award for Research Leading to the Transformation of the Social Contexts of Education from Division G of the American Educational Research Association! rossier.usc.edu/news-insight...

USC Rossier’s Royel M. Johnson receives AERA Division G Trueba Award

National honor recognizes scholarship advancing equity and the social contexts of education.

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Congratulations to Julie Marsh on being named 2026 Fellow of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), one of the most prestigious honors in the field of education research. Read more here: https://bit.ly/40r53hy

When Gale Sinatra lost her home in the Eaton Fire, she didn’t just lose a house, she lost a place filled with memories. Listen to the podcast: Spotify: https://bit.ly/4qX9jAj Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4kQTMR0 Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3ZQpqoh #USCRossier

Belated congratulations to Erika Patall, Nicole Yates, Neil Jacobson and their colleagues for winning the 2025 “Article of the Year” award from APA Division 15 (Educational Psychology)! doi.org/10.1080/0046...

A meta-analysis of teachers’ provision of structure in the classroom and students’ academic competence beliefs, engagement, and achievement

Structure reflects a variety of practices teachers use with the intent to guide students’ behavior and increase academic success. A research synthesis was conducted on the role of classroom structu...

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Congrats to the Rossier researchers who made the list! @drshaunharper.bsky.social @mpolikoff.bsky.social @akezar.bsky.social @julieposselt.bsky.social @juliemarsh.bsky.social www.edweek.org/policy-politics/opinion-who-are-the-nations-top-education-scholars/2026/01

Who Are the Nation's Top Education Scholars? (Opinion)

The RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings recognize researchers who shape practice and policy.

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Professor Royel Johnson co-edited a special issue of The Journal of Higher Education, about Countering Legislative Attacks on Higher Education: Challenges, Strategies, and Future Directions. @royeljohnsonphd.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Introduction: Countering Legislative Attacks on Higher Education: Challenges, Strategies, and Future Directions

Published in The Journal of Higher Education (Vol. 96, No. 7, 2025)

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Professor Jessica DeCuir-Gunby co-edited the latest issue of Educational Psychologist about Race-Focused Research in Educational Psychology. @drd-g.bsky.social www.tandfonline.com/toc/hedp20/6...

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Race-Focused Research in Educational Psychology. Volume 60, Issue 4 of Educational Psychologist

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USC Rossier's Gale Sinatra published an article for Current Opinion about Psychology about how the erosion of trust is contributing to science denial. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @galesinatra.bsky.social

The erosion of trust is contributing to science denial

Democracies depends on citizens to make informed decisions about their health, wellbeing, and environmental sustainability. Science is complex and thu…

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USC Rossier's EdPolicy Hub and Patricia Burch receive $200,000 from Google.org to advance AI equity. @uscrossier.bsky.social @patriciaburch.bsky.social rossier.usc.edu/news-insight...

Dr. Immordino-Yang joins New View EDU to explore the science of transcendent thinking—how reflective meaning-making shapes who we are and our potential. She shares insights on how this process supports brain development and the kinds of teaching that inspires growth. lnkd.in/gpT9Mvks

Remember what it was like starting out in the field? Pay it forward! Sign up as a mentor for the APPAM Speed Mentoring Session at #2025APPAM to share your experience, offer guidance, and help the next generation grow. Learn more & sign up: https://ow.ly/fA4v50Xc07p

Last week's webinar featured change leaders who have used the Toolkit to achieve different types of goals, including retooling governance structures and advancing graduate education. The recording is now available! shorturl.at/Yb4NG @uscrossier.bsky.social, @akezar.bsky.social

Congratulations to Yasemin Copur-Gencturk on receiving a Gates Foundation grant for her research on AI-powered long-form grading, a project making automated assessment more personalized and human. #USCResearch #GatesFoundation #AIinEducation #EdTechInnovation #USCProud

How can neuroscience advance equity in education? Assistant Research Professor Cheyeon Ha studies how emotions shape learning, expanding USC CANDLE’s work on emotional well-being and inclusive policy to help all students thrive. #USCRossier #USCCANDLE #NewFaculty #Equity #SEL

Join the Doctoral Student Community Group on Oct 3rd at 2 PM ET for a virtual event where panelists will share valuable insights and strategies to help doctoral students navigate the industry job market aefpweb.org/ev_calen...

A USC EdPolicy Hub study found that school board members in California face challenges such as partisan politics, changing technology and uncertain funding, and recommended increased training and compensation to attract more candidates.

Political tensions and tech shifts complicate roles on school boards, study shows

A USC EdPolicy Hub study found that school board members in California face challenges such as partisan politics, changing technology and uncertain funding, and recommended increased training and comp...

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New working paper from @jcbridgeforth.bsky.social, @juliemarsh.bsky.social, Akunna Uka,@mcasares.bsky.social, @lsmulfinger.bsky.social & Jacob Alonso edworkingpapers.com/ai25-1277

Democracy For What and For Whom?: The Possibilities and Challenges of K-12 School Boards

Local school boards have historically played a major role in the functioning and character of US schools, providing fiscal oversight, shaping policy, and creating avenues for community voice, represen...

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The AERA-NSF Grants Program is now accepting proposals for its Dissertation and Research Grants--the deadline is October 6! Join the informational webinar on September 10 to learn more about the program and application. Register here: aera.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: AERA-NSF Grants Program Informational Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Presenters: Felice J. Levine Principal Investigator, AERA Grants Program American Educational Research Association George L. Wimberly Co-Principal Investigator, AERA Grants Program American Educatio...

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Join our colleagues at the Center for Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice and their panel for this webinar Thursday at 12:00 pm. Derek Kindle and Shelley Arakawa will discuss the recent Wittkieffer survey report. shorturl.at/yKA0B @uscrossier.bsky.social, @julieposselt.bsky.social

As AI reshapes TESOL, USC Rossier research shows how educators can adapt while keeping human connection at the core. Read more + support the work: bit.ly/4lLQ9eV #FightOnForResearch #USCRossier #TESOL #AIinEducation #EdTech

Teaching English in a changing world, TESOL in the age of AI

As AI-powered tools enter the classroom, the role of the TESOL educator is evolving and adapting to new technologies without losing its human core.

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Congratulations to @drshaunharper.bsky.social

Shaun Harper@drshaunharper.bsky.social · last yr.

Grateful to everyone who made my book #1 in its first week! Get your copy today at uscrec.info/harpertalk

When everything’s online, do we still need traditional education? Tony Reyes explores how AI is reshaping learning and what that means for schools of education. Read more: bit.ly/414ijtc #Education #FutureReady #TechnologyInEducation #USCRossier

Who needs schools of education if they don't evolve?

As younger generations embrace technology in the learning process, so too must our teaching methods.

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My 13th book was released today. Please buy, read, and use: uscrec.info/harpertalk

The #AERA2026 submissions deadline has been extended one week to August 1, originally scheduled for July 25. We hope this extension will provide support during a time of funding losses and disruptions to work. www.aera.net/Events-Meeti...