UCLA Center for the Transformation of Schools

Webinar on April 23: California’s Teacher Education Program (TEP) “Deserts”

Join the California Educator Diversity Project research team along with leaders from the field in exploring the profound impact that geographic location and economics have on the regional teacher supply. We’ll discuss the characteristics of Teacher Education Program (TEP) deserts in California and evidence-based recommendations for addressing teacher supply issues in these regions.

Equity Now: Justice, Repair, and Belonging in Schools

A new book from CTS Co-Faculty Director & education professor Dr. Tyrone C. Howard, available from Corwin and Amazon.

2 NEW Briefs: The Impact of COVID-19 on Schools in California

These two research briefs spotlight the effects of COVID-19 on CA’s schools and students through educator interviews, surveys and a new analysis of statewide post-COVID data.

UCLA CTS Research Informs Record $2 Billion Settlement with California to Address Inequities of Educational Impact of COVID-19

CTS and other institutions found strong evidence that pre-existing inequities widened for vulnerable student groups–particularly students of color and low-income students–during the height of the pandemic.

A Funding Guide for More Diverse California Schools: 2023-24

A public resource for educators, schools, and districts striving to provide equitable access to inclusive learning environments for all students.

UCLA CTS, LACOE, The L.A. Trust for Children’s Health Launch New Regional Partnership for Community Schooling

CTS will provide research and implementation evaluation for L.A. County’s community schools initiative under the state’s California Community Schools Partnership Program.

Our Children Can’t Wait: The Urgency of Reinventing Education Policy in America

A new book and accompanying podcast from CTS Executive Director Dr. Joseph Bishop, available from Teachers College Press and Amazon. Listen to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

We are in a unique moment to transform and reimagine schools.

We equip school systems and policymakers with evidence-based research, tools and recommendations to better support historically underserved students.

Mission & Vision

We partner with the education ecosystem to change school systems through Humanizing Research, Validating Practices, and Transformative Policies with key stakeholders to support equitable educational outcomes for historically underserved students.

Our vision is for learning communities to boldly nurture and protect the dignity, wellbeing, and full potential of all students.

Our Work

System-involved youth. Equitable school funding. Diversity among educators.

These are some of the topics we engage with to produce research that impacts both practice and policy. Our work informs some of the most pressing challenges our society faces today.

The UCLA
Black Male Institute

The UCLA Black Male Institute, founded by Dr. Tyrone Howard, addresses concerns around equity and access for Black males in education.

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Investigators.
Collaborators.
Changemakers.
Advocates.

We are a team of passionate experts applying our lived experiences as administrators, educators, parents, students and activists to transform public education systems.

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