Dr. Ariel Tichnor Wagner

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Biography

Ariel Tichnor-Wagner is a Senior Lecturer at the Wheelock College of Education & Human Development at Boston University, where she is affiliated with the Educational Policy Studies program. Her research focuses on education policy politics, emphasizing policy program implementation, continuous improvement research, school improvement, civics education, global citizenship education, and teacher policy. Throughout her career, Tichnor-Wagner has been committed to supporting educators in designing and implementing policies that foster the academic and social-emotional development of diverse and historically underserved students. She has worked as a senior fellow with ASCD and has collaborated with the Department of Education, the State Department, and other organizations on issues related to global competence and educational change. Tichnor-Wagner has evaluated civic education and teacher licensure policies for the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and has partnered with Boston Public Schools on projects aimed at improving professional learning. Her publications include contributions to various academic journals and popular education media outlets, demonstrating her engagement with contemporary educational issues.

Research Interests

Courses

Introduction to Research Qualitative Research Methods Diversity & Justice Education Public Policy Basics

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.