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Andrew MacMannis, UEP'10, reflects on how the UEP program expanded his perspective on Rhode Island's education landscape through an eye-opening internship and a pivotal mentorship with Dr. Kenneth Wong that built his professional confidence. education.brown.edu/news/2026-07...

Alum Spotlight: Andrew MacMannis UEP'10Andrew reflects on how the UEP program expanded his perspective on Rhode Island's education landscape through an eye-opening internship and a pivotal mentorship with Dr. Kenneth Wong that built his pr...education.brown.edu

In their capstone project, "What Questions Do You Have?: Developing Scientific Questioning Skills in Biology Students," Ava Nemerovski explored how to shift the classroom dynamic from passive listening to active scientific inquiry. education.brown.edu/news/2026-07...

Capstone Spotlight: Ava Nemerovski MAT'26Ava’s project focused on developing scientific questioning skills in biology students.education.brown.edu

After eight years of visionary leadership, Professor Tracy Steffes is stepping down as Chair of Brown University's Department of Education. Tracy’s tenure has been defined by one constant: collaborative, people-first stewardship. education.brown.edu/news/2026-07...

A Period of Vision and Growth: Eight Years of Tracy Steffes’ Leadership as Chair of Brown's Department of EducationCelebrating Professor Steffes' tenure of strategic leadership, programmatic renewal, and dedication to Brown's Department of Education.education.brown.edu

What does it take to sustain a fulfilling, impactful teaching career for nearly 50 years?🍎 For Bill Bucklin '71, the secret lies in a piece of wisdom from John Dewey: "If we teach today's students as we taught yesterday's, we rob them of tomorrow." education.brown.edu/news/2026-07...

Alum Spotlight: Bill Bucklin '71 on a Nearly 50-Year Teaching Career Shaped by Brown and BeyondBill Bucklin reflects on how Brown's Education Department, a volunteer tutoring program, and a series of unexpected detours shaped his path to becoming a lifelong educator.education.brown.edu

We are pleased to announce the promotions of two faculty members, Lindsay Page and John Papay. Congratulations, Lindsay and John! 👏 education.brown.edu/news/2026-07...

Brown Education Department Announces Faculty PromotionsLindsay Page has been promoted to Annenberg Professor of Education Policy and is the new Chair of the Brown Department of Education, and John Papay has been promoted to Walter and Leonore Annenberg Pr...education.brown.edu

Meet Brown Summer High School Principals Conor Mynahan, Eliana Lopez, and Angel Arrazola MAT'26🤎🍎 education.brown.edu/news/2026-07...

Meet Brown Summer High School Principals Conor Mynahan, Eliana Lopez, and Angel Arrazola MAT'26MAT alums bring their expertise back to BSHS.education.brown.edu

. @edsustainable.bsky.social recently held its inaugural conference on Brown University’s campus, bringing together attendees from universities, nonprofits, and policy organizations across the country. @annenberginstitute.bsky.social 🌎🏫 education.brown.edu/news/2026-07...

SustainableED Hosts Inaugural Conference on Education and Climate ChangeResearchers, policymakers, and practitioners gathered on Brown’s campus for a day of cross-sector conversation on building climate-smart schools.education.brown.edu

Capstone Spotlight: Liz Pelletier UEP'26 🌟 To meet new state regulations, Liz helped the Central Falls School District architect an Artificial Intelligence policy for the 2026-2027 academic year, balancing federal regulations with local needs. education.brown.edu/news/2026-07...

Capstone Spotlight: Liz Pelletier UEP'26Liz’s project focused on AI and public good.education.brown.edu

This policy guide highlights trends in special education enrollment across the country and state strategies that can more equitably fund and support high-quality services for students. Prof. @christocleve.bsky.social provided research support for this report.📊 www.ecs.org/funding-spec...

Funding Special Education ServicesThe number and percentage of students receiving special education services in schools has increased since 2000, and this trend has continued in recentwww.ecs.org

For a class project with Prof. Yoko Yamamoto, Kayla Walford '26 crafted a mother-daughter doll set rooted in her heritage. She finished the artwork on her own time to donate it to the AAPI History Museum in Providence for its 1st anniversary! 🎨 education.brown.edu/news/2026-06...

Community Engagement and Impact: Education Student Creates Handcrafted Doll Set to Celebrate Local AAPI Museum AnniversaryKayla Walford '26 donated a handcrafted mother-daughter doll set, rooted in her Chinese-Jamaican heritage, to the AAPI History Museum in celebration of its one-year anniversary.education.brown.edu

Children’s Savings Accounts build wealth for underserved families, but proving their long-term worth to funders is a challenge. In her capstone, Ash Horn UEP'26 addressed this gap through a comparative, multi-method qualitative research design. education.brown.edu/news/2026-06...

Capstone Spotlight: Ash Horn UEP'26Ash’s project focused on early- and mid-stage evaluation, stakeholder logics, and funding sustainability in Children’s Savings Account programs.education.brown.edu

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. David Upegui as an Assistant Teaching Professor of Education! David will lead the MAT secondary science cohort, mentoring future educators as they develop the skills needed to build rigorous and inclusive science classrooms. education.brown.edu/news/2026-06...

Meet David Upegui, The Brown Education Department's New Assistant Teaching Professor of Education and Faculty Supervisor for the MAT Science CohortDavid previously taught at Central Falls High School for over 16 years, bringing a wealth of frontline classroom experience and a deep, generational connection to local Rhode Island education.education.brown.edu

Undergraduate Thesis Spotlight: Vivian Miller '26 🌟 For her senior thesis, newly graduated Education Studies concentrator Vivian Miller focused on how teachers build relationships with students in STEM classrooms. education.brown.edu/news/2026-06...

Undergraduate Thesis Spotlight: Vivian Miller '26Vivian's thesis examined how STEM teachers intentionally build relationships with students and found that the relational work of teaching extends beyond the classroom.education.brown.edu

Professor @christocleve.bsky.social has received funding from the MIT Blueprint Labs Charter School Research Collaborative to advance actionable charter school research. He will study how suspension reform policies impact students’ criminal justice outcomes. blueprintlabs.mit.edu/charter-coll...

Charter School Research Collaborative - Blueprint Labsblueprintlabs.mit.edu

Capstone Spotlight: Anne Overton MAT'26 "Students frequently default to summary when they are asked to analyze." 📚 This is a common challenge in the secondary English classroom, but newly graduated MAT alum Anne designed a way to address it. Read more: education.brown.edu/news/2026-06...

Capstone Spotlight: Anne Overton MAT'26Anne’s project focused on mastering the art of the summary.education.brown.edu

After 9 cohorts, hundreds of hours of residency site visits, and a foundational transformation of the MAT Science program, Professor Diane Silva Pimentel is preparing for her next chapter. Thank you, Diane, for your abundance of wisdom and warmth.🌟 education.brown.edu/news/2026-06...

The Art of Investing in Teachers: Celebrating the Legacy of Professor Diane Silva PimentelAfter nearly a decade of transforming teacher preparation and shaping the MAT program, Professor Diane Silva Pimentel reflects on her time at Brown, her students, and passing the torch to the next gen...education.brown.edu

Undergraduate Thesis Spotlight: Ava Bradley '26 🌟 Ava's thesis explored how educators can better engage the families of dually identified students in a rapidly changing Rhode Island district. education.brown.edu/news/2026-06...

Undergraduate Thesis Spotlight: Ava Bradley '26Ava's thesis explored how educators can better engage the families of dually identified students in a rapidly changing Rhode Island district.education.brown.edu

Watching our MAT, UEP, and undergraduate students cross the stage alongside our dedicated faculty this weekend was the perfect reminder of why this community is so special. Congratulations, graduates! We are so proud of you. 🎓❤️

Congratulations to Professor @christocleve.bsky.social, who received the NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship for his research, "Understanding Special Education at Scale."🎉 Read more about Professor Cleveland's project: naeducation.org/awardee/chri...

Christopher Clevelandnaeducation.org

Meg Henning, MAT '26, received the 2026 Master’s Award for Professional Excellence for her contributions to curriculum development, instructional leadership, and schoolwide collaboration. Congratulations, Meg! 🎉 masters.brown.edu/news/2026-05...

Master of arts in teaching student Meg Henning honored with professional excellence awardFrom supporting student-teacher colleagues in integrating curricular changes to stepping into full time classroom leadership, Meg Henning is being recognized for her impact as a secondary science educ...masters.brown.edu