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The UC Berkeley Graduate School of Education celebrated 106 students—including researchers, teachers, and leaders who earned their PhD’s or Master’s degree in eduction—during Commencement 2022 at Zellerbach Hall on May 20.

Join us in celebrating GSE Professor Geoffrey Saxe, who is the 2022 recipient of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Presidential Citation. Conferred by AERA and Spencer Foundation President Na’ilah Suad Nasir, this presidential citation recognizes Professor Saxe for his contributions to theories of culture and cognition, his deep regard for the power of rigorous empirical work, and his incredible generosity as a research advisor and collaborator. 

The California Department of Education has awarded a $5-million grant to the 21st Century California School Leadership Academy (21CSLA) State Center to ensure leaders for equity are prepared to implement the state’s groundbreaking rollout of Universal Prekindergarten (UPK).

UC Berkeley's Graduate School of Education hosted its 22nd Research Day on April 7 and 8, with the theme: "Reiminagining Teaching, Learning, and Leadership: Expanding Accessibility and Equity through Research." 

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The Graduate School of Education’s School Psychology Program is ranked #8 and Education Policy is ranked #9—both up a notch from last year—in the 2023 U.S. News & World Report rankings released today. 

Join us in celebrating these five GSE students, who have been awarded Outstanding GSI for the 2021-22 academic year by Berkeley's Graduate Division. The Graduate Student Instructors are nominated by their department or school and are selected for demonstrating overall effectiveness as an instructor; creating inclusive learning environments; and promoting critical thinking, among other attributes.