Dr. Milbrey Mclaughlin

Professor

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Biography

Milbrey McLaughlin is the David Jacks Professor of Education, Emerita, at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Education. Her research integrates studies of K-12 education policy and investigates community-school collaboration that supports youth development. McLaughlin's work focuses on how the context and environment shape school teaching, including organizational policies and socio-cultural conditions within schools and districts. She emphasizes the involvement of local communities in developing new strategies that enhance youth development. As the co-director of the Center for Research on the Context of Teaching, she analyzes how teaching and learning are influenced by their contexts, fostering connections among teacher learning communities and educational reforms. McLaughlin has also served as the director of the John Gardner Center for Youth and Communities, focusing on partnerships that build knowledge and capacity for youth development and learning.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

— Present

Center for Research on the Context of Teaching • Stanford University

Leads research on teaching and learning contexts.

David Jacks Professor Emeritus

— Present

Stanford Graduate School of Education • Stanford University

Focuses on community collaboration and youth development.

Associate Professor

— Present

Stanford Graduate School of Education • Stanford University

Engaged in teaching and educational research.

Visiting Professor

— Present

University of California •

Provided expertise in education policy.

Senior Social Scientist

— Present

Rand Corporation •

Conducted research on educational policy.

Courses

EDUC 480 (Aut, Win, Spr) EDUC 180 (Aut, Win, Spr) EDUC 490 (Aut, Win, Spr) EDUC 190 (Aut, Win, Spr) EDUC 185 (Aut, Win) EDUC 470 (Aut, Win, Spr) URBANST 199 (Win) EDUC 380 (Aut, Win, Spr)

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.