John S. Rogers, Ph.D.

University of California, Los Angeles
Associate Professor of Graduate School of Education & Information Studies; Director of IDEA
Graduate School of Education & Information Studies

John Rogers is an Associate Professor in UCLA's Graduate School of Education and Information Studies and the Director of UCLA's Institute for Democracy, Education and Access (IDEA). He studies access and equity in California public schools and the role of public engagement in equity-focused school reform and civic renewal. In addition to conducting independent research and policy analysis, Rogers collaborates with educators, community activists, and young people as they design, conduct, and use research to make high-quality public schools and successful college participation routine occurrences in all communities.