Amy Cummings
“The Just Education Policy experience was particularly impactful for me at the point at which I was at in my program, between my second and third years. As I was in the early stages of thinking through what my research agenda might be, having the opportunity to learn from and be in conversation with leading thinkers in this area and other graduate students interested in the same issues allowed me to press upon what was really important to me in doing research and how I can be more intentional about centering issues of race, diversity, and justice in my work.”
— Amy Cummings, Michigan State University
Taylor Burtch
“I consider my participation in the 2021 Just Education Policy program to be a pivotal experience in my journey as a doctoral student. While I knew social justice-oriented folx existed in higher education, JEP was the first time I was able to occupy space with them and form real community with like-minded scholars. As someone who is dedicated to critical, equity-based work that is not always centered or welcomed in academic spaces, this community has meant everything.”
— Taylor Burtch, University of Florida