معرفی
Jal Mehta is a Professor of Education at Harvard University's Graduate School of Education. He holds a Ph.D. from Harvard (2006) and focuses on transforming industrial-era educational systems into modern, human-centered learning institutions. His work emphasizes equity, professionalization of teaching, and systemic reform.
Research Interests: Mehta explores
- Deeper Learning initiatives in K-12 education
- Professionalization of the teaching field
- Equitable educational systems
- Leadership in educational change
Notable Contributions: Author of In Search of Deeper Learning (2020) and The Allure of Order (2013). Co-director of the Deeper Learning Dozen initiative, a network of 12 North American school districts advancing equitable, humane reforms. Recipient of the Grawemeyer Award (2020) and Morningstar Teaching Award (2020).
Grants & Projects: Leads the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation-funded project (2022-2025) to develop equitable systems change strategies through community of practice frameworks.
Labs/Teams: Co-hosts the Free Range Humans podcast, exploring human-centered educational practices. Active in international learning communities and policy advocacy.
