UCLA Center X is launching a new teacher residency initiative to prepare teachers to transform STEM and Computer Science education in historically underserved urban schools, supported by a nearly $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education through the federal Teacher Quality Partnership program. The new teacher residency program aims to strengthen teaching and learning in STEM and computer science for more than 8,000 students.
Annamarie Francois Appointed to California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Executive director of UCLA’s Center X to serve ongoing term as ex-officio representative of the University of California.
Professor Stuart Biegel: 1945-2019
PLI Professor Stuart Biegel taught the first official course on technology law at UCLA and championed equal access for underserved LGBT and disabled populations.
UCLA IDEA: Survey Finds Schools Challenged by Political Incivility, Racial Tensions
Findings by PLI Professor John Rogers and UCLA IDEA reveal efforts by principals to stem the tide of xenophobia and racism.
John Rogers Named to California Action Team on Charter Schools
UCLA PLI Professor John Rogers has been named by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson to serve on an action team examining issues regarding charter schools and public education in California.
Revolutionary Healing, Revolutionary Learning
UCLA Center X joined with the Politics and Pedagogy Collaborative to host the Eastside Collective Stories conference at Roosevelt High School, featuring keynote speaker Shawn Ginwright, high school student-led workshops, and a ceremony honoring the 1968 LA Student Activists.
Executive Director Annamarie Francois welcomes the Fall Semester
Executive Director Annamarie Francois welcomes the Fall Semester and gives an update on the upcoming weeks’ activities with the department projects and initiatives.
Summer 2017 Summary with Executive Director Annamarie Francois
The Executive Director of UCLA Center X, Annamarie Francois, gives a brief summary of the wonderful summer activities, initiatives and new projects that our teams have been undertaking all summer.
UCLA Partnership with Bethany Baptist Church Supports Summer Learning
Overseen by UCLA’s Center X and Bethany Baptist Church of Los Angeles, the LAUNCH Academy provides innovative math and science learning opportunities based on university research. The teachers selected to teach in this program are from schools throughout Los Angeles and are all connected to the UCLA Mathematics Project and the UCLA Science Project, two of Center X’s subject matter initiatives.
UCLA Ed to Pilot STEM Teacher Prep Program with Santa Monica College
The UCLA Integrated Program (UCLAIP)—which is expected to launch in Fall 2018—will be a partnership between Santa Monica College and UCLA to create an Integrated Teacher Preparation Program. There will be a pathway to a bachelor’s degree from UCLA, preliminary teaching credential, and BCLAD for STEM teachers.