Research
The Gordon Institute for Advanced Study is dedicated to the transformative power of education and community engagement. Our Institute works to transform society and the world for educational equity through four key areas of research:
- Revolutionizing pedagogy via hip-hop education, racial literacies, and Black studies;
- Redesigning assessment to serve teaching and learning;
- Supporting children and youth through violence prevention and informal learning in arts and STEM;
- Rewriting educational histories. This work is grounded in innovative research methods spanning action research to data science, alongside critical AI analysis that prioritizes equity in educational technology and data use.
We have been diligently working to ensure that our mission and goals align with our intentions of service and community in our research, collaborations, partnerships, and affiliations. Our ambitious research agenda reflects our shared interest in dismantling inequitable educational systems and building transformative alternatives that center justice, amplify the voices of marginalized communities, and foster meaningful change in how we teach, learn, and understand the role of research and education in society.
The institute's Senior Associate Director for Research is Felicia Mensah.