Every graduate of the Berkeley School of Education sets in motion a wave of possibility. A single educator inspires countless students over the course of a career; those students in turn influence their families, communities, and beyond. They are the dreamers, innovators, teachers, artists, and leaders of tomorrow, making waves of their own.
Our BSE faculty make all of this possible. Their research, teaching, and mentoring has a multiplier effect, and in a moment when public education faces unprecedented challenges, their work has never been more vital.
Across equity, innovation, access to excellence, and the public good, our faculty and graduates are creating opportunity and amplifying impact. This takes shape in our commitment to questioning historical and accepted practices, disrupting systemic inequities, turning the tide toward justice and possibility, and reshaping what education can be.
We don’t turn away from challenges — we rise to meet them. We seek clarity and transparent analysis through groundbreaking research and action across multiple contexts — from classrooms to boardrooms, from rural towns to urban neighborhoods.
This year’s impact report captures the reach and resonance of the Berkeley School of Education. Each story, data point, and initiative is evidence of what happens when education meets purpose. At the BSE, we are transforming the present and shaping the future, making waves that don’t just ripple outward, but rise up to foster opportunity and high-quality learning for all.
Sincerely,
Michelle D. Young
Dean and Professor
Berkeley School of Education
University of California, Berkeley