Jon N Hale

Jon N Hale is a Professor of Curriculum and Instruction and Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership at the University of Illinois. He serves as Co-Director of Graduate Studies, Director of the Forum on the Future of Public Education, and Chair of the Senate Executive Committee in the Office of the Provost. His research focuses on historical and contemporary issues in education equity, civil rights, and school desegregation.

Key research interests include the history of Freedom Schools, anti-Black disciplinary practices in Southern schools, and the role of historically Black high schools in fostering student activism. Hale has authored influential books such as A New Kind of Youth and The Choice We Face, which explore systemic inequities in education.

Notable awards include the AERA Division F New Scholar’s Book Award (2017) and AESA Critics' Choice Book Award (2018). His work bridges historical analysis with modern educational policy debates, emphasizing racial justice and community-driven solutions.

Advising and grants are not explicitly detailed in the provided texts, but his leadership roles suggest involvement in institutional governance and academic program development. Hale’s contributions extend to interdisciplinary collaborations and policy advocacy through the Forum on the Future of Public Education.