Mission & Vision
We partner with the education ecosystem to change school systems throughΒ Humanizing Research, Validating Practices, and Transformative Policies with key stakeholders to support equitable educational outcomes for historically underserved students.
Our vision is for learning communities toΒ boldly nurture and protect the dignity, wellbeing, and full potentialΒ of all students.
Our Work
System-involved youth. Equitable school funding. Diversity among educators.
These are some of the topics we engage with to produceΒ researchΒ that impacts bothΒ practiceΒ andΒ policy. Our work informs some of the most pressing challenges our society faces today.
The UCLA
Black Male Institute
The UCLA Black Male Institute, founded by Dr. Tyrone Howard, addresses concerns around equity and access for Black males in education.
Investigators.
Collaborators.
Changemakers.
Advocates.
We are a team of passionate experts applying our lived experiences as administrators, educators, parents, students and activists to transform public education systems.
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Upcoming Events
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This week, as we gather w/ loved ones to practice gratitude, keep in mind the millions of families & children separated from family due to #fostercare or #borderseparation, experiencing #homelessness or #foodinsecurity, & #Native peoples who observe a #NationalDayofMourning.
Day 3 of #BMEC2023. Our first panel of the day is an extension of our ongoing discussion on the #BlackTeacherPipeline with @uofl Professor of Early Childhood Dr. MichΓ¨le Foster, @jarvisrgivens, @DrCamikaRoyal and facilitated by @UCLAβs Tyrone C. Howard (@ctschoolsucla).
Interested in applying to the REACH (Race, Education, & Community Healing) Network? ππ‘π πππππ₯π’π§π π’π¬ ππ±πππ§πππ ππ¨ ππ/π! REACH grants will allow school sites & districts to test innovative models & alternatives to punitive practices & policies in schools.
