Jungmin Kwon

Jungmin Kwon is an Assistant Professor of Language and Literacy in the Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University’s College of Education. Her work focuses on immigrant children and families, bilingualism, biliteracy, and transnational migration. She holds an Ed.D. from Teachers College, Columbia University. Dr. Kwon’s research emphasizes the transnational experiences of immigrant communities, particularly Asian American and Asian diasporas, leveraging translanguaging pedagogy and community-based approaches to address educational equity.

Her book Understanding the Transnational Lives and Literacies of Immigrant Children (2022) won the AERA Critics' Choice Book Award. Her scholarship explores themes such as anti-racism in education, heritage language preservation, and the role of immigrant families in shaping educational practices. She has published widely on topics including transnational funds of knowledge, migrant teacher identities, and culturally responsive pedagogy.

Key research trends in her articles include: 1) advancing transnational frameworks in teacher education, 2) centering marginalized voices (e.g., immigrant mothers, emergent bilinguals), and 3) critiquing systemic inequities in special education and language policy. Her work bridges academic research with community engagement, particularly through participatory studies with Asian American youth and diaspora communities.

• Awards: 2022 AERA Critics' Choice Book Award

Dr. Kwon’s teaching and research emphasize collaborative, justice-oriented practices. While no specific grants or labs are detailed, her work consistently integrates community partnerships and practitioner feedback to inform educational policy and pedagogy.