Pauline Lipman

Pauline Lipman is a Professor of Educational Policy Studies and Director of the Collaborative for Equity and Justice in Education at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her work critically examines the intersections of race, class, and neoliberal urban policies, with a focus on how education systems perpetuate inequality. She holds a PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has authored seminal books including The New Political Economy of Urban Education and High Stakes Education.

Her research explores neoliberal urbanism, racial capitalism, and state violence in education, emphasizing grassroots resistance movements. Lipman has been awarded the AESA Critic’s Choice Award twice for her impactful scholarship. She collaborates with community organizations to challenge educational privatization and advocate for equitable policies.

Key contributions include analyzing Chicago’s Renaissance 2010 policy, school closings, and the role of venture philanthropy in remaking urban education. Her work bridges academia and activism, offering frameworks for radical democratic transformation in education systems.