“The purpose of what we do is grounded in the lives of our young people. Whether it’s with third graders or high school students, we want to all be better teachers, better people. It’s easier when we’re under this umbrella of equity, justice, and liberation as our central focus.”—Cliff Lee, Professor of Art + Design and Professor of Education, Northeastern University
"This program is grounded in social justice conceptual frameworks and educational equity and supports students in developing their approaches to distributed leadership, trauma-informed leadership strategies, and family and community engagement."—Dana E. Wright, Professor of Education and Director of the Educational Leadership Program
“What I valued most about my time in the Mills College Educational Leadership Program was learning from experienced school administrators with a deep commitment to social justice and consensus building. Mills College gave me the tools to foster inclusive school environments and the confidence to drive positive change as a high school principal."—Miles Greene (Class of 2020), High School Principal at Holy Names High School in Oakland, California
“I realized that if I wanted to be an environmental professional, I needed to be fluent in two languages; I needed to be able to speak to the policymakers but also the scientists and researchers.” I’ve enjoyed the flexibility of the program that accommodates students desired learning outcomes. This program allows students to explore various interests and subsequently learn more from being exposed to new areas of research and coursework.” — John Alessi MSESP Graduate Class of ‘21
"Integrating science and policy is increasingly important in environmentally oriented careers. This exciting new interdisciplinary program prepares environmental professionals for dynamic opportunities focused on the science and policy of sustainability and resilience." — Jennie Stephens, Dean’s Professor of Sustainability Science and Policy
“The purpose of what we do is grounded in the lives of our young people. Whether it’s with third graders or high school students, we want to all be better teachers, better people. It’s easier when we’re under this umbrella of equity, justice, and liberation as our central focus.” -Cliff Lee, Professor of Art + Design and Professor of Education, Northeastern University
The Master of Arts in Educational Leadership program, in addition to providing students with the skills and knowledge needed to utilize research to inform leadership, meets the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing (CCTC) requirements for a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC). The MA in Educational Leadership program prepares students for positions as administrators in K-12 public schools in the state of California. The PASC is required for administrative roles in all K-12 public schools in California.
The Educators for Liberation, Justice, and Joy (ELJJ) teacher education programs at Mills College at Northeastern University provide accessible and solid options for teacher candidates. These programs are founded on a mission to critically examine the roles of educators within varied sociopolitical and cultural contexts. They emphasize culturally sustaining, anti-racist, and universally designed practices.
