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The mission of the USC Rossier School of Education is to prepare leaders to achieve educational equity.
This Holiday Season, we’re sharing five simple, science-backed tips by Kelly Greco, USC Rossier Professor of Clinical Education, to care for your mind and protect your peace during the holiday season.

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December 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
After a long semester of late nights and deadlines, it’s finally time to rest. Stepping back isn’t falling behind, it’s how you return stronger.

Take the break you’ve earned.
How are you recharging this winter?

#USCRossier #WinterBreak #RestAndRecharge
December 17, 2025 at 6:13 PM
California's schools serve millions, but who's actually in charge?

Recent research from Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE) is sparking important conversations about how California's schools are governed.

#USCRossier #education
Opinion | California's education leadership mishmash makes it hard to know who's accountable
Experts say there are too many confusing layers in state and local education governance. The governor should hire the state's schools chief.
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December 15, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Olivia Lam MAT ’15 has been named a Los Angeles Unified Teacher of the Year for her impact and dedication as a fifth grade teacher at Rosewood STEM Magnet.

Congrats, Olivia!

Photo: LAUSD
#TeacherOfTheYear #LAUSD #RosewoodSTEM
December 10, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Education isn’t a marathon. It’s a series of intentional sprints.

David Cash, a clinical professor at USC Rossier, explains that viewing school as a nonstop marathon can lead to burnout.

What’s your go-to way to recharge?

#USCRossier #mentalhealth #wellness
December 8, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Sometimes your mind needs a softer place to land. When studying gets loud, a change of space can help you breathe again.

A few underrated spots to reset:
• Founders Park
• WPH Basement
• VPD
• Hammock Hill
• Sculpture Garden
• Leavey Library

Share with us what’s your go-to spot? 🌱
December 5, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Nearly 40% of California students are multilingual, but most teachers speak only English.

The piece was co-authored with four additional teacher educators from across the state, including USC Rossier professor Stephanie Dewing.

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California must invest in a multilingual teacher workforce | Opinion
“Nearly 40% of California’s students are multilingual learners, yet the state’s teacher workforce remains overwhelmingly monolingual.”
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December 5, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Pedro Noguera, dean of the USC Rossier School of Education, received the 2025 Transformational Leadership Award from Dr. Yasmin Davidds Leadership Institute.

The recognition honors his decades-long commitment to educational equity and the students and communities he continues to serve.

December 3, 2025 at 6:10 PM
She’s led with courage and compassion, shaped by her experience as a first-gen college student.
Maria G. Ott reflects on how identity and belonging guided her path in education.

#GetToKnowRossier #USCRossier #FacultyStories #WomenInEducation #EducationLeadership
December 1, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Words like vanishing and end pushed a false past-tense story about Native Americans. Reading Native authors brings living voices and a truer sense of the depth and diversity that’s always been here.

Books: Whiskey Tender, Rez Rules, Wings of an Eagle, Indigenous Methodologies.

November 29, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Honoring Indigenous heritage means recognizing histories shaping our world every day.

Juan Chico Dimas shares five facts showing Native contributions are deep, powerful, and living.

Indigenous history isn’t past tense, it’s teaching us every day.

#NativeAmericanHeritage
November 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Every Thanksgiving, we pause and feel grateful for the places and people that make our Trojan family so special.

This season, we're especially thankful for our students, faculty, alumni, & the vibrant, supportive, and full-of-heart community that surrounds us.

#Rossier #USC #USCTrojans
November 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Listen to the latest episode of Education on the Line as Linda Darling-Hammond and Pedro Noguera make sense of how tests scores should be used as a tool in the classroom.

Tune into the podcast: https://bit.ly/4rmweX2
November 25, 2025 at 10:08 PM
AI is reshaping classrooms, but teachers in Qatar, the US, India, the Philippines, Colombia, Ghana, and Uganda face gaps in readiness, cultural relevance, and access.

This builds on Stephen Aguilar’s WISE-supported research.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ohJbif

#AI #Education
Navigating AI in the classroom: Global lessons from QF's WISE
With artificial intelligence (AI) transforming every industry, including education, teachers around the world are navigating a complex new era. Despite growing enthusiasm for AI,...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Join enrollment leaders, researchers, and changemakers for thought-provoking sessions and powerful insights from voices shaping the future of the field.

Register for the event: https://bit.ly/4oReqll

Event information: https://bit.ly/49vUhwo

#USCRossier #CERPP2026
November 20, 2025 at 9:23 PM
What drives sustained district improvement? Darin Brawley, EdD '17, shares strategies from Compton USD: explicit academic language instruction, performance-based learning, continuous improvement. Results: 94% graduation rate, 3 years of consecutive growth. Full interview: .https://bit.ly/4pfbrTv
November 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Urban Superintendents Academy welcomes Cohort 11!

This year’s cohort of district leaders kicked off with a two-day leadership retreat at USC Rossier, engaging in equity-centered sessions, hands-on coaching, & team-building exercises.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4oxViZo

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November 13, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Could student loan caps limit access to tomorrow’s careers?

Andy Vaughn, a USC Rossier Doctor of Education alum says excluding certain programs from the federal professional degree list could limit student access to high-demand fields.

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/47VqMSe

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November 12, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Happy Veterans Day.

Behind every uniform: courage, resilience, lived experience.

Some of those stories belong to people in our classrooms, on our research teams, leading in schools and communities.

Take a moment today. Thank a veteran. Listen to their story.
November 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
USC Rossier faculty and doctoral students are presenting research this week at ASHE in Denver, a conference where higher education scholars address critical issues impacting colleges and universities. #ASHE2025

Learn more about the conference:https://www.ashe.ws/conference.
November 11, 2025 at 1:11 AM
It's the First-Generation College Celebration!

Today, we celebrate the resilience and achievements of first-gen trailblazers.
We’re hearing powerful stories and advice from those who paved the way, making it easier for others to follow.

#FirstGen #HigherEd #USCRossier #FirstGenCollegeCelebration
November 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM
My halls fill with laughter and stories that remind me what family truly means.

As Trojans and their loved ones return, I’m reminded that our spirit isn’t just about achievement it’s about belonging.

Here’s to you, my extended family.

#TrojanFamilyWeekend #RossierAsAPerson
November 7, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Every first-gen journey begins with courage and grows through community.

Jessica’s story shows that when you open a door, you create a path for others to follow.

Follow #RossierFirstGen to hear about the first-gen experience from real stories!

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November 7, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Tr’Vel Lyons's story proves that your starting point doesn’t define your finish line.

As a first-gen student, he faced challenges head-on and carved his own path toward success.

Follow #RossierFirstGen to hear about the first-gen experience from real stories!

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November 6, 2025 at 9:29 PM
For Kia Hill, being first-gen isn’t just about her own success, it’s about inspiring her siblings and proving that anything is possible.

Follow #RossierFirstGen to hear about the first-gen experience from real stories!

#uscrossier #rossier #firstgen
November 5, 2025 at 4:57 PM