The UEL program is based on the recognition that pluralism poses unique challenges for urban school systems and community agencies. In order to compete as adults, students served by urban schools and agencies not only must learn conventional academic knowledge, but also must keep abreast of new computer applications and other technological developments. Strong educational leadership is needed to ensure that urban youths learn what is necessary for them to adjust to changing circumstances and, more importantly, to thrive at the center of urban social, economic, and political life. In response to the demand for well prepared urban educational leaders, the UEL program is designed to develop highly competent leaders to serve the educational needs of urban youth and their communities.
Urban centers face tremendous challenges in providing excellent and equitable education for all.
The UEL program prepares leaders who can work collaboratively toward solving the vexing problems of urban education, conduct meaningful research to address those problems, and integrate knowledge from diverse perspectives to create new understandings. Urban educational reform focusing on peace education. Report to the National School Boards Association on the Harvard School Project on School Desegregation. Cities without suburbs. Woodrow Wilson Center Press.