In conjunction with the Neag School of Education the Faculty from the Learning, Leadership, & Education Policy (LLEP) are proud to announce that a prospective student was offered a scholarship from the Dean’s Doctoral Scholars Program (DDS) in the program’s inaugural year:

• Britney Jones (Leadership and Education Policy) – Britney has professional experience working in charter schools in Rhode Island and New York, and has most recently served as a fourth grade science teacher and science teacher leader in New York schools.

The Dean’s Doctoral Scholars Program offers students four years of full funding and a stipend while pursuing their Ph.D. The program will provide opportunities to:

• Become a member of one of several interdisciplinary research teams shaping the future of education
• Conduct high quality and impactful research in education areas, specifically:
  • Equity and social justice
  • STEM education
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Educator quality and effectiveness
• Present at conferences and publish research
• Participate in the development of educational innovations
• Build the knowledge and experience to become national leaders in education research, policy and practice

The program looks forward to working with Britney throughout the

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