Dr. Ilene Straus

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Biography

Ilene Straus is a Continuing Lecturer in the Education Leadership Program at UCLA, bringing extensive experience in school district improvement and education leadership. She served for eleven years as vice president of the California State Board of Education, focusing on state policy in accountability and curriculum standards. Her career includes leading elementary, middle, and high schools, achieving significant accolades like the National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and California Distinguished School. She has been named California Secondary Principal of the Year and received the YWCA Woman of the Year Award. In addition to her teaching, she collaborates with district leaders to improve instructional practices and enhance student achievement. Her academic qualifications include a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California, a Master's Degree from California State University, Northridge, and a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology supplemented by a Teaching Credential from UCLA.

Research Interests

Experience

Continuing Lecturer

— Present

UCLA • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching in the Education Leadership Program and providing leadership in school district improvement efforts.

Awards

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YWCA Woman of the Year

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California Secondary Principal of the Year

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Ruth Russell Shelby Scholarship, USC

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Golden Oak Service Award, PTA

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Honorary Service Award

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Outstanding Dissertation Year Nominee

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Outstanding Administrator, Apple Award

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.