Jeff Duncan-Andrade

Dr. Jeff Duncan-Andrade is an Associate Professor of Latina/Latino Studies and Race and Resistance at San Francisco State University (SFSU), part of the College of Ethnic Studies. He joined SFSU in 2004 and remains actively involved in Oakland public schools, advocating for transformative educational practices. His work focuses on dismantling systemic inequities in education, particularly for marginalized communities, and promoting inquiry-based learning.

Dr. Duncan-Andrade co-founded the Roses in Concrete Community School in 2015, an East Oakland K-8 institution grounded in racial and social justice. The school integrates STEM, arts, dual-language programs, and civic engagement to foster critical thinking and moral responsibility. He also co-created the Teaching Excellence Network to connect educators nationwide, advancing equity-driven pedagogical strategies.

His research emphasizes educational equity, race, class, and the intersection of schooling with systemic oppression. He teaches transformative courses like 'Educational Equity,' inspiring students to become changemakers in classrooms. His work highlights the importance of empowering students through participatory, justice-oriented curricula.

Dr. Duncan-Andrade’s vision is rooted in nurturing students’ agency and challenging compliance-driven educational models. He advocates for systemic change, emphasizing that all children deserve opportunities to thrive intellectually and socially.