Edward’s research is focused on Latinos and education, specifically the impact immigration; language, parent involvement, and school climate have on this community’s success in schools. Edward has worked at all levels of education, having spent 10 years as a bilingual elementary school teacher in San Diego and the last seven as a tenure-line professor in higher education. As Head of the Department of Education Studies, he is responsible for budgetary, curriculum, and personnel decisions that affect the department. He is also active across the University serving on steering committees, search committees, and advisory boards.