Royel Johnson
@royeljohnsonphd.bsky.social
Ed researcher & professor at USC 👨🏽🏫 | New books: “The Big Lie About Race in America’s Schools” & “From Foster Care to College”📚
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It's a must-read: Our new November newsletter, guest edited by @royeljohnsonphd.bsky.social. "Defending the Public Mission of #HigherEd" is the theme, with a timely exploration of academic freedom: conta.cc/4nC0Osw
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November 6, 2025 at 6:54 PM
It's a must-read: Our new November newsletter, guest edited by @royeljohnsonphd.bsky.social. "Defending the Public Mission of #HigherEd" is the theme, with a timely exploration of academic freedom: conta.cc/4nC0Osw
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A USC EdPolicy Hub study found that school board members in California face challenges such as partisan politics, changing technology and uncertain funding, and recommended increased training and compensation to attract more candidates.
Political tensions and tech shifts complicate roles on school boards, study shows
A USC EdPolicy Hub study found that school board members in California face challenges such as partisan politics, changing technology and uncertain funding, and recommended increased training and comp...
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September 16, 2025 at 9:22 PM
A USC EdPolicy Hub study found that school board members in California face challenges such as partisan politics, changing technology and uncertain funding, and recommended increased training and compensation to attract more candidates.
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"We know that staff of color have long struggled with equitable professional mobility kind of opportunities, or feel relegated to lower level, lower status kinds of roles." —@royeljohnsonphd.bsky.social in an article published by @diverseissues.bsky.social
Student Affairs Staff Face Widespread Racism, Survey Finds
The report, released by the USC Race and Equity Center, analyzed responses from 1,992 student affairs professionals at 73 colleges and universities who participated in the National Assessment of Collegiate Campus Climates Staff Survey between 2021-2023.
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September 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
"We know that staff of color have long struggled with equitable professional mobility kind of opportunities, or feel relegated to lower level, lower status kinds of roles." —@royeljohnsonphd.bsky.social in an article published by @diverseissues.bsky.social
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A new academic year and a new @uscpullias.bsky.social newsletter! Read about our merger and more: conta.cc/3V9jwfv
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September 11, 2025 at 5:33 PM
A new academic year and a new @uscpullias.bsky.social newsletter! Read about our merger and more: conta.cc/3V9jwfv
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Student Affairs Staff Face Widespread Racism, Survey Finds www.diverseeducation.com/faculty-staf...
Student Affairs Staff Face Widespread Racism, Survey Finds
The report, released by the USC Race and Equity Center, analyzed responses from 1,992 student affairs professionals at 73 colleges and universities who participated in the National Assessment of…
www.diverseeducation.com
August 27, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Student Affairs Staff Face Widespread Racism, Survey Finds www.diverseeducation.com/faculty-staf...
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📢 New Report Out
Student affairs staff work tirelessly to support students—yet many face racism, exclusion, and neglect on their own campuses.
Our new report shares data from nearly 2,000 professionals and calls on higher ed to take action.
Read at uscrec.info/student-affairs
Student affairs staff work tirelessly to support students—yet many face racism, exclusion, and neglect on their own campuses.
Our new report shares data from nearly 2,000 professionals and calls on higher ed to take action.
Read at uscrec.info/student-affairs
August 28, 2025 at 12:02 AM
📢 New Report Out
Student affairs staff work tirelessly to support students—yet many face racism, exclusion, and neglect on their own campuses.
Our new report shares data from nearly 2,000 professionals and calls on higher ed to take action.
Read at uscrec.info/student-affairs
Student affairs staff work tirelessly to support students—yet many face racism, exclusion, and neglect on their own campuses.
Our new report shares data from nearly 2,000 professionals and calls on higher ed to take action.
Read at uscrec.info/student-affairs
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“There’s something racially symbolic about how Black leaders are penalized for pursuing equity and presumed to be acting out of ideology rather than justice," @royeljohnsonphd.bsky.social in @chronicle.com: shorturl.at/MOHHI
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GMU President Refuses to Apologize for Diversity Efforts, Lawyer Calls Ed. Dept. Claims ‘Absurd’
In a 10-page letter, Gregory Washington’s lawyer says the Trump administration conducted an incomplete and haphazard investigation full of “gross mischaracterizations.”
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August 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
“There’s something racially symbolic about how Black leaders are penalized for pursuing equity and presumed to be acting out of ideology rather than justice," @royeljohnsonphd.bsky.social in @chronicle.com: shorturl.at/MOHHI
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“This is a win for us. The problem is that this is now six months later,” said @royeljohnsonphd.bsky.social, PhD in this new, informative article on updates to DEI program regulations. Read more below:
A judge just struck down three of Trump's key anti-DEI directives. But while some colleges hurried to terminate DEI programs earlier this year, it's unlikely they’ll reverse course. chroni.cl/47zVn9f
Colleges Rushed to Comply With Trump’s Anti-DEI Guidance. A Judge Just Struck It Down. Now What?
The government’s missives sought to “substantially alter the legal obligations of schools and educators” without following the proper procedures, Thursday’s ruling said.
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August 18, 2025 at 10:52 PM
“This is a win for us. The problem is that this is now six months later,” said @royeljohnsonphd.bsky.social, PhD in this new, informative article on updates to DEI program regulations. Read more below:
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“For too many Black leaders, their commitment to these issues are treated as partisan, even when it’s backed by evidence and even aligned with the institutional mission,” noted @uscpullias.bsky.social's @royeljohnsonphd.bsky.social. Read the @chronicle.com article here:
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When George Mason University’s president came under attack by the Trump administration, he did what few embattled presidents dared; he spoke out and defended his actions. On Friday, he may learn whether it helped or hurt him. chroni.cl/4lbJjhH
White House Tightens Screws on George Mason President, Faculty Leaders
The president of George Mason — and faculty leaders — may be punished for defending university policies.
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July 31, 2025 at 6:40 PM
“For too many Black leaders, their commitment to these issues are treated as partisan, even when it’s backed by evidence and even aligned with the institutional mission,” noted @uscpullias.bsky.social's @royeljohnsonphd.bsky.social. Read the @chronicle.com article here:
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New research from faculty at USC Rossier
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DeCuir Gunby, J. T., & Johnson, R. M. (2025). A Review of Critical Race Mixed Methodology in Education. Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences.
doi.org/10.1016/j.co...
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DeCuir Gunby, J. T., & Johnson, R. M. (2025). A Review of Critical Race Mixed Methodology in Education. Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences.
doi.org/10.1016/j.co...
Redirecting
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July 22, 2025 at 5:22 PM
New research from faculty at USC Rossier
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DeCuir Gunby, J. T., & Johnson, R. M. (2025). A Review of Critical Race Mixed Methodology in Education. Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences.
doi.org/10.1016/j.co...
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DeCuir Gunby, J. T., & Johnson, R. M. (2025). A Review of Critical Race Mixed Methodology in Education. Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences.
doi.org/10.1016/j.co...
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Seeking recommendations for literary agents with experience working with academics on trade books (narrative non-fiction). Appreciate any leads.
July 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Seeking recommendations for literary agents with experience working with academics on trade books (narrative non-fiction). Appreciate any leads.
Seeking recommendations for literary agents with experience working with academics on trade books (narrative non-fiction). Appreciate any leads.
July 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Seeking recommendations for literary agents with experience working with academics on trade books (narrative non-fiction). Appreciate any leads.
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@royeljohnsonphd.bsky.social spoke with Spectrum News 1 about the politicization of public libraries—and what’s at stake for democracy, education, and marginalized communities.
Check out the full story here:
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Check out the full story here:
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Huntington Beach voters override city council, passing Measures A and B
Measure A had received 58%, Measure B had received 60% of the vote
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June 17, 2025 at 5:39 PM
@royeljohnsonphd.bsky.social spoke with Spectrum News 1 about the politicization of public libraries—and what’s at stake for democracy, education, and marginalized communities.
Check out the full story here:
uscrec.info/spectrumnews
Check out the full story here:
uscrec.info/spectrumnews
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"America’s future hinges on the success of public education. It’s high time for our elected officials to act as if they’re invested in it." The latest from me and Ashley Jochim www.realcleareducation.com/articles/202...
You Can't Make America Great without Good Schools: Here’s How Policymakers Can Create More of Them
The 2024 election was a reminder that problems left unaddressed can fuel resentments with potent electoral consequences. It is easy to lose sight of these consequences in the wake of the chaos of the
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June 12, 2025 at 4:49 PM
"America’s future hinges on the success of public education. It’s high time for our elected officials to act as if they’re invested in it." The latest from me and Ashley Jochim www.realcleareducation.com/articles/202...
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How can schools better support Black student belonging?
In a new "Social Issues and Policy Review" article, Rossier's Royel M. Johnson, Jessica T. DeCuir-Gunby, and Tr’Vel Lyons, with Rutgers’ Alex J. Kenney, offer guidance for K–12 educators. Learn more.
#BlackStudentBelonging #USCRossier
In a new "Social Issues and Policy Review" article, Rossier's Royel M. Johnson, Jessica T. DeCuir-Gunby, and Tr’Vel Lyons, with Rutgers’ Alex J. Kenney, offer guidance for K–12 educators. Learn more.
#BlackStudentBelonging #USCRossier
SPSSI Journals
Black students in U.S. K-12 schools continue to experience systemic racism that undermines their sense of belonging–a critical factor in academic success, well-being, and engagement. This article exa....
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April 8, 2025 at 10:25 PM
How can schools better support Black student belonging?
In a new "Social Issues and Policy Review" article, Rossier's Royel M. Johnson, Jessica T. DeCuir-Gunby, and Tr’Vel Lyons, with Rutgers’ Alex J. Kenney, offer guidance for K–12 educators. Learn more.
#BlackStudentBelonging #USCRossier
In a new "Social Issues and Policy Review" article, Rossier's Royel M. Johnson, Jessica T. DeCuir-Gunby, and Tr’Vel Lyons, with Rutgers’ Alex J. Kenney, offer guidance for K–12 educators. Learn more.
#BlackStudentBelonging #USCRossier
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Scenes from #AERA2025. Pictured: Royel Johnson, "From Foster Care to College"; Christine Sleeter, "Critical Multicultural Education"; Elizabeth J. Meyer, "Queer Justice at School"; and Beth C. Rubin, "Youth Participatory Action Research in Your Classroom" 📚
April 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Scenes from #AERA2025. Pictured: Royel Johnson, "From Foster Care to College"; Christine Sleeter, "Critical Multicultural Education"; Elizabeth J. Meyer, "Queer Justice at School"; and Beth C. Rubin, "Youth Participatory Action Research in Your Classroom" 📚
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"Frankly, many more HBCUs would already be R1 if not for decades of systemic underfunding and structural inequities." —@royeljohnsonphd.bsky.social in an article published by @diverseissues.bsky.social https://bit.ly/3ZisCt1
Morgan State University’s Bold Journey Toward Elite R1 Research Status
If Morgan State University achieves R1 status, it would become just the second HBCU to do so.
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May 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
"Frankly, many more HBCUs would already be R1 if not for decades of systemic underfunding and structural inequities." —@royeljohnsonphd.bsky.social in an article published by @diverseissues.bsky.social https://bit.ly/3ZisCt1
Your light continues to shine bright, my friend. So proud of and the good work you continue to do.
I’m really proud of myself & the work I’ve been doing. I’m also thankful for the Foundation’s investment in my work, ideas, & me as a scholar! Amidst a political climate of disinvestment from justice-oriented work, shout out to WTG for “standing 10 toes down”! 1/3
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Ericka Weathers selected for the William T. Grant Scholars Class of
This award will support the assistant professor in Penn GSE’s Policy, Organizations, and Leadership division in a five-year research plan on institutional responses to truancy.
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May 7, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Your light continues to shine bright, my friend. So proud of and the good work you continue to do.
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Nice to see Royel M. Johnson, coeditor of Racial Equity on College Campuses, at #AERA2025! @royeljohnsonphd.bsky.social
April 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Nice to see Royel M. Johnson, coeditor of Racial Equity on College Campuses, at #AERA2025! @royeljohnsonphd.bsky.social
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Join @uscpullias.bsky.social's @royeljohnsonphd.bsky.social at #AERA2025 tomorrow at 12pm when he signs his new book, "From Foster Care to College" Booth #330 / 429..."A Must Read"
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April 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Join @uscpullias.bsky.social's @royeljohnsonphd.bsky.social at #AERA2025 tomorrow at 12pm when he signs his new book, "From Foster Care to College" Booth #330 / 429..."A Must Read"
@akezar.bsky.social, @uscraceequity.bsky.social, @uscrossier.bsky.social
@akezar.bsky.social, @uscraceequity.bsky.social, @uscrossier.bsky.social
No weapon formed against me shall prosper 🙏🏽
April 18, 2025 at 1:03 AM
No weapon formed against me shall prosper 🙏🏽
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Attending #AERA2025 next week? Please join us for our author meet & greets at booth 430! We'll be hosting authors @royeljohnsonphd.bsky.social, @drshaunharper.bsky.social, @tadashidozono.bsky.social, @danestickney.bsky.social, @drcsampson.bsky.social, and numerous others. https://bit.ly/4i67mwP
April 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Attending #AERA2025 next week? Please join us for our author meet & greets at booth 430! We'll be hosting authors @royeljohnsonphd.bsky.social, @drshaunharper.bsky.social, @tadashidozono.bsky.social, @danestickney.bsky.social, @drcsampson.bsky.social, and numerous others. https://bit.ly/4i67mwP
My “Advanced Qualitative Research Methods” course with four brilliant second-year PhD students. We all accidentally wore Black today—completely unplanned, but perfectly in sync. @uscrossier.bsky.social
April 2, 2025 at 12:16 AM
My “Advanced Qualitative Research Methods” course with four brilliant second-year PhD students. We all accidentally wore Black today—completely unplanned, but perfectly in sync. @uscrossier.bsky.social
Exciting updates to the NACCC! Join our Open House on Wednesday, April 2, at 10 AM to learn about new measures on belonging, academic persistence, and expanded insights on discrimination. Don’t miss it!
🔗 Register here: uscrec.info/openhouse-2025
🔗 Register here: uscrec.info/openhouse-2025
March 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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New pub Rural Students’ Sense of Belonging! This pub is special to me as it was led by amazing doc students John Yang & Shadman Islem! Honored to have supported them! THANKS to @tlstrayhorn.bsky.social & @royeljohnsonphd.bsky.social for including our piece in this NDHE issue! doi.org/10.1002/he.2...
March 25, 2025 at 3:23 PM
New pub Rural Students’ Sense of Belonging! This pub is special to me as it was led by amazing doc students John Yang & Shadman Islem! Honored to have supported them! THANKS to @tlstrayhorn.bsky.social & @royeljohnsonphd.bsky.social for including our piece in this NDHE issue! doi.org/10.1002/he.2...