Anonymous $11 million gift to USC Rossier will cement school’s Educational Equity Initiative
The gift was made to three projects that ensure youth will benefit from a more individualized, meaningful and equitable education experience.
7 USC Rossier faculty members among Education Week top public influencers
Dean Pedro Noguera and Professor Shaun Harper are in the top 10 in the RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings for 2023.
USC Rossier Educational Equity Initiative to address inequities in children’s education
Inspired by realities exposed during the pandemic, Dean Pedro Noguera announces a series of projects designed to create transformative educational opportunities for kids in L.A. and across the country.
USC steps up to help LAUSD students by providing teacher scholarships
The USC Rossier School of Education takes on a critical teacher shortage at LAUSD by offering full scholarships for master’s students to work in L.A. public schools.
As U.S. schools consider reopening, what can they learn from other countries?
In the first of a series of video conversations with USC leaders, President Carol L. Folt sits down with USC Rossier Dean Pedro Noguera. Find out about his advice for K-12 schools and their ideas on how educators can explain racial justice to students.
USC Rossier’s new dean discusses democracy, race and COVID-19
Pedro Noguera, the new dean of the USC Rossier School of Education, answers questions about his Brooklyn upbringing and what the pandemic has taught us about education.
Prominent sociologist Pedro Noguera named as USC Rossier School of Education dean
One of the nation’s top experts in urban education and social inequality will lead USC’s education school beginning July 1.
Amy King Dundon-Berchtold, real estate investor and longtime USC supporter, 74
The philanthropist and her family had strong ties to USC and supported student scholarships, the USC Rossier School of Education, USC Athletics and many other university programs.
To counter COVID-19 misinformation, USC expert backs new approach to science learning
New research from USC Rossier aims to combat rampant misinformation on subjects like the coronavirus and climate change.
College Access Day gives L.A. high schoolers a chance to ask lots of questions
Their concerns strike a chord with USC Rossier experts who speak to them on the University Park Campus.
USC Rossier/PACE poll: California voters support new public school accountability efforts
Majority of state voters support the California School Dashboard, a performance gauge created by the state to improve equity and transparency in school quality.
USC Rossier-affiliated charter network grows with two new high schools
USC Brío College Prep and USC Esperanza College Prep aim for every student to graduate and get the opportunity to attend college.
New dual master’s program to begin at USC and universities in Hong Kong, South Korea
USC Rossier partners on global program for bilingual education teachers with Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Yonsei University.
Secretary of Education explains new teacher-prep rules during USC Rossier visit
John King Jr. focuses on new regulations tied to improving accountability in higher education.
Robotics made simple for young scientists
The playground at the James A. Foshay Learning Center near USC was transformed into a science laboratory.
Study aims at making national parks a better place to work
The students share their collective findings and proposed solutions with park leaders during a two-day retreat.
USC Rossier panel ponders the impact of teachers
The best teachers, according to the panel, are those who truly connect with students.
USC Rossier PhD graduates find placements at impressive clip
The numbers place the school near the top when compared to all schools and colleges of education across the country.
Alum finds purpose in teaching
The Yellow Ribbon Scholarship awards $10,000 to deserving students at the USC Rossier School of Education.
A devoted mother inspires investment in teachers
Erma Lee Meler was a lifelong teacher loved by her students and parents.
Math for America LA multiplies fellowship
Rogan Ferguson was a successful architect who spent more than a decade in the profession before he realized that his dream job was actually teaching.
Teacher, rapper, space traveler
Ira Harden enrolled at USC with the aim of perfecting his practice.
Pullias Lecture delves into online courses debate
The 36th Annual Pullias Lecture centered on the fiercely debated topic of online open access to higher education, also known as Massive Open Online Courses.
New master’s program in learning design begins this fall
The online program utilizes a highly interactive learning management system that blends live, face-to-face classes with self-paced work.