Dr. Kyle Halle Erby

Emeritus Professor

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Biography

Kyle Halle-Erby studies language policy planning using critical Black Indigenous frameworks. As a postdoctoral scholar, he works directly with the Los Angeles Unified School District to coach principals and classroom teachers. His focus is on providing professional development that supports literacy, integrates language and content, and employs translanguaging pedagogies for newly arrived immigrant students. He received his PhD in Education (Social Research Methodology) from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 2024, and has a Master’s from Stanford University (2013) and a Bachelor’s from Tufts University (2010). His work has been recognized with several fellowships, including the National Academy/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship and the University of California President’s Dissertation Year Fellowship in 2023. His publication record includes works on educational labels, Indigenous language immersion schools, and critical ethnography in education research.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Scholar

2024-01-01 — Present

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

Studies language policy planning and works with the Los Angeles Unified School District.

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.