Chu Ly

Chu Ly is an Associate Professor in the Education Department at Framingham State University and serves as Coordinator of the Civic Engagement and Service Learning Center. Her academic foundation includes an Ed.D. in Human Development from Boston University, an M.Ed. from the University of Massachusetts Boston, and a BA in English from Northeastern University.

Educational background:

• Ed.D., Human Development, (Literacy and Language), Boston University
• M.Ed., Education, University of Massachusetts Boston
• BA, English, Philosophy Minor, Northeastern University

Her research explores transformative social emotional learning, multimodal literacy, and critical pedagogies through the lens of Asian American studies and community play. She investigates how these intersections create equitable learning spaces for young children, emphasizing culturally responsive practices in early childhood and elementary education settings.

Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal a consistent focus on technology-mediated learning during pandemic conditions, multimodal literacy assessment tools, and transformative SEL frameworks. Her work consistently centers equity, social justice, and Asian American narratives across remote, hybrid, and traditional classroom environments.

As Civic Engagement and Service Learning Center Coordinator, Dr. Ly develops community partnerships that connect academic coursework with real-world service, fostering civic responsibility among students while addressing local community needs through structured service-learning initiatives.