Dr. Gary Anderson

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Biography

Gary Anderson is a Professor Emeritus in Educational Leadership at NYU Steinhardt, specializing in educational policy, qualitative research, and action research. He has a rich background as a middle and high school teacher as well as a principal. His academic pursuits address the intersections of theory and practice in education, focusing particularly on tensions within applied fields. Anderson is widely published in educational leadership, with his recent works examining the implications of policy and governance in public education. His scholarly interests have included topics such as the impact of neoliberal privatization on education, symbolic dimensions of educational leadership, and the role of educational research in informing policy. He developed frameworks for authentic school-community partnerships and has a strong commitment to improving educational opportunities for students in urban settings, particularly those from low-income backgrounds. Anderson's teaching and research also emphasize the importance of advocacy in educational leadership and the mobilization of communities for collective action in policy-making.

Research Interests

Courses

Advocacy Education Educational Leaders Participatory Action Research Applied Statistics, Social Science, Humanities

Requirements for New York University Steinhardt

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Master's degree preferred but not required for 54-credit track
Application Checklist
  • Résumé/CV
  • MCC Essay (Research Area/Topic)
  • Writing Sample (Master's thesis or equivalent)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Official Transcripts
  • English Proficiency Exam (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Media, Culture, and Communication - PhD Program focusing on Global and Transcultural Studies, Technology and Society, and Visual Culture.