On #WorldMentalHealthDay, thank you to the counselors, therapists and educators who make space for others’ well-being every day.

On #WorldMentalHealthDay, thank you to the counselors, therapists and educators who make space for others’ well-being every day.
Congratulations to USC Rossier Associate Professor Royel M. Johnson on receiving the 2026 Mid-Career Award from the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE)! 🎉
Read more: https://bit.ly/4ylAcSk
USC Rossier Professional Learning offers the Mathematics Instructional Added Authorization (MIAA), a fully online program designed for PK–Pre-Algebra teachers with at least three years of experience.
To read the full article: https://bit.ly/4B59dwS
Congratulations to Darin Brawley on receiving the 2026 Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education!
The award recognizes his leadership, impact, and commitment to expanding opportunities for students.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3TGE9me
October is LGBTQ+ History Month.
In classrooms, in research and in communities, LGBTQ+ educators, scholars and advocates have helped shape the field of education, and their work continues.
Join us Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. PT for “Laying the Foundation for Shared Equity Leadership.” Explore the new Shared Equity Leadership Start-Up Toolkit and hear from campus leaders putting it into practice.
Register now: https://bit.ly/3TkxfD3
Yasemin Copur-Gencturk received two NSF grants. The funding will expand AI-assisted professional development for teachers and examine how educators learn in AI-supported environments.
Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4dQlwCX
"Personalization is, to me, the key to success."
From teaching in Room 11 to leading six school districts, double Trojan Don Brann reflects on more than 50 years in California education.
Read the full Q&A: https://bit.ly/47iGhUa
Monique Datta began as a secondary teacher. Today she chairs doctoral dissertations at USC Rossier, where she earned her doctorate.
She reflects on her mentors and how life in Hawai‘i shaped her view of leadership.
Read the interview: https://bit.ly/46Fbxwt
The first day of fall brings fresh focus, a full calendar and meaningful work 🍂🗓️
What’s your focus this season?
This Latinx/e Heritage Month, we're thinking about the Latino and Latina educators, mentors and family members who shaped how we teach, learn and lead.
Who influenced your path in education?
On Labor Day, we recognize the educators and education workers who show up every day to teach, counsel, lead, and support. Their work shapes students, schools, and communities.
Thank you for the work you do.