The Persistence of Education Inequity: A Father and Son's Exploration of Race and Schools

Tyrone C. Howard is a professor in the Graduate School of Education and Information Studies at UCLA. He is also the former Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. Professor Howard’s research examines equity, culture, race, teaching, and learning. Professor Howard has published over 75 peer reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and technical reports. He has published several bestselling books, among them, Why Race & Culture Matters in Schools and Black Male(d): Peril and promise in the education of African American males. Dr. Howard is considered one of the premier experts on race, racism, educational equity, and access in the country. Dr. Howard is also the Director and Founder of the Black Male Institute at UCLA, which is an interdisciplinary cadre of scholars, practitioners, community members, and policy makers dedicated to examining the nexus of race, class, and gender of school age youth. A native and former classroom teacher of Compton, California, Dr. Howard named the recipient of the 2015 UCLA Distinguished Teaching Award, which is the university’s highest and most distinguished award for teaching excellence. During the last five years, Dr. Howard has been listed by Education Week as one of the 60 most influential scholars in the nation informing educational policy, practice and reform.

Jaleel R. Howard is a doctoral student in the Graduate School of Education and Information Studies at UCLA. Jaleel’s research interests center around urban context and social forces (racism, poverty, trauma, etc.) that affect educational experiences and outcomes for chronically underserved students.