
About
Samuel Straus is a Lecturer on Education at Harvard University's Graduate School of Education (HGSE). He holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School (2015). His teaching focuses on negotiation workshops, including 'Fugitive Negotiation: Negotiating Power, Space and Purpose with/in Educational Institutions.' Beyond HGSE, he consults and coaches organizations to build accountable relationships and redistribute power. He is a fellow with the Systemic Justice Project at Harvard Law School.
Education: J.D., Harvard Law School (2015).
Research interests include systemic justice, racial equity, and educational institutions' power dynamics. Previously, he led Boston-based initiatives on racial justice and gender-based violence prevention in schools, and facilitated theater programs addressing the school-to-prison pipeline. His work emphasizes practical strategies for equitable institutional change.
No scientific awards listed. No formal advising/grants details specified, though his consulting and coaching imply applied research collaborations. Affiliated with the Systemic Justice Project.




