Pedro A. Noguera

Pedro A. Noguera is a Distinguished Professor of Education at the Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, UCLA (since July 2015). He holds a PhD in Sociology from UC Berkeley (1989), an MA and BA in Sociology/American History from Brown University (1982/1981), and a teaching credential from Brown (1981). His career includes roles as Peter L. Agnew Professor of Education at NYU (2003–2015), Judith K. Dimon Professor at Harvard (2000–2003), and Associate/Assistant Professor at UC Berkeley (1990–2000).

• Research Focus: Educational equity, urban school reform, race and inequality in education, community engagement, and social policy.
• Leadership Roles: Executive Director of NYU’s Metropolitan Center for Equity in Education, Co-Director of the Institute for Globalization and Education (IGEMS), and Chair of Harvard’s Doctoral Program in Communities and Schools.

He served on the Berkeley School Board (1990–1994), managed diversity initiatives at UC Berkeley (1990–1994), advised mayoral policy in Berkeley (1986–1988), and directed youth development projects. His work bridges academia with grassroots community initiatives.

No specific awards or grants are listed, but his extensive institutional leadership and policy impact reflect significant professional recognition.