Dr. Jon Hale

Professor

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Biography

Jon Hale is a Professor and Associate Head in the field of Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. His professional journey includes key roles such as Director of the Forum Future Public Education and Professor of Curriculum Instruction, contributing significantly to the academic and practical understanding of educational systems. Dr. Hale has received prestigious awards, including the AESA Critics' Choice Book Award and the AERA Division F New Scholar’s Book Award. His research interests and teaching focus on education social justice, the history of American education, and the intersection of identity and difference in education. He invites students to critically reflect on their experiences and the influences of power and privilege in educational settings. Dr. Hale has developed diverse courses aimed at fostering equity and understanding within educational contexts, leveraging his insights into the philosophical and societal foundations of education.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaching and conducting research in education policy and leadership.

Associate Head

— Present

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Overseeing the Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership.

Director

— Present

Forum Future Public Education • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Leading initiatives focused on educational policy and reform.

Awards

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AESA Critics' Choice Book Award

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AERA Division F New Scholar’s Book Award

Courses

EPOL 380: Education Social Justice EPOL 401: History American Education EDUC 201: Identity Difference Education CI 205: Undergraduate Honors Research CI 403: Teaching a Diverse High School Student Population EPOL 501: History U.S. Educational Thought CI 401: Introductory Teaching in Diverse Society EPS 405: Historical Social Barriers EPOL 504: Foundations Sustainability Education

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.