Dr. Paul Bruno

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Paul Bruno is an Assistant Professor in Education Policy, Organization and Leadership at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He specializes in the use of quantitative methods to study critical issues in education, including school finance, resource allocation, teacher quality, and school choice. Dr. Bruno has a strong background in research, having published in prominent peer-reviewed journals such as the Journal of Education Finance and the American Educational Research Journal. He completed his PhD in Urban Education Policy and holds two master's degrees in Science Math Education and Economics from the University of Southern California, as well as a bachelor's degree in Philosophy and Molecular & Cell Biology from the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Bruno's teaching encompasses courses like Public School Finance and Quantitative Policy Analysis, and he has been recognized for his outstanding contributions as a reviewer and educator. He is also actively involved in several educational boards and committees, bringing his expertise to various organizations aimed at improving educational practices and policies.

Research Interests

Courses

Public School Finance (EdM) Human Resource Management School District Level (EdD) School District Financial Management (EdD) Program Evaluation Quantitative Policy Analysis (PhD) Quantitative Methods Education Policy 2 (PhD)

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.