Makeba Jones

Dr. Makeba Jones is a Professor in the Education Department at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). She specializes in educational equity, school reform, and urban education. Her work emphasizes youth voice, student engagement, and structural reforms in educational systems. Dr. Jones holds a Ph.D. in Education from UCLA (2000) and dual B.A. degrees in Anthropology and Sociology from UCSD (1992).

Her research focuses on designing collaborative programs with San Diego County educators to address systemic inequities. Key areas include tracking/ability grouping, school-university partnerships, and high school-to-college transitions. Over 15 years, she has led projects analyzing school cultures and evaluating interventions that empower students and teachers.

Publications highlight themes of participatory youth research, charter school effectiveness, and college advising gaps. Her work bridges academic theory with actionable strategies for educators and policymakers.

No awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text. She advises on undergraduate and graduate programs within UCSD’s Education Sciences division.