The Center for Education Policy and Law
We are a joint undertaking of the USD School of Law and the School of Leadership and Education Sciences. Established by a grant from the William D. Lynch Foundation in 2007, our mission is to foster better linkage between educational research, policymaking, and practice by:
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- Undertaking commissioned empirical and legal research on education policy issues at the local and state levels;
- Enhancing communication between education leaders and local and state-level policymakers; and
- Facilitating understanding among USD law students and education graduate students about the policymaking process through courses, internships, and research opportunities.
To assist CEPAL in its work, an Advisory Board of distinguished membership has been established. A group of affiliated faculty members from both schools is available to conduct legal research and both quantitative and qualitative educational research.
RSVP for
CEPAL Forum and
Grand Opening on
October 30th.
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Center for Education Policy and Law
Education Policy Forum and Grand Opening
Education Policy: A Look Ahead
Join us on Thursday, October 30th for an education policy forum
and grand opening of the Center for Education Policy and Law .
Dean Paula Cordeiro (School of Leadership and Education Sciences) and Dean Kevin Cole (School of Law) and Center Director Scott Himelstein welcome San Diego County education and business leaders and local state legislators to a panel discussion of state policy issues and legislation.
Forum panelists include Senator Jack Scott, Chairman Senate Education Committee, Senator Mark Wyland, Vice Chair Senate Education Committee, Alan Bersin, Member, California State Board of Education, Paul Navarro, Deputy Secretary Legislative Affairs for the Governor’s Office, Jeannie Oropeza, Education Program Manager, Department of Finance, and Lee Angela Reid, K-12 analyst for the Senate Office of Research.
Education forum, 4:00—5:30 pm
Reception, 5:30—7:00 pm
Location:University of San Diego, School of Leadership and Education Sciences, Mother Rosalie Hill Hall, Warren Auditorium (116).
More details and RSVP here.
Any questions? Email cepal@sandiego.edu


