EdD in Leadership for Educational Equity - Mathematics Education in Denver United States | University of Colorado Denver

Empowers school administrators to develop innovative strategies and teaching methods for enhancing mathematics education. Program graduates emerge as champions for equitable math instruction, fostering community ties and leadership while leveraging data to drive progress in the field. Participants in this program demonstrate deep enthusiasm for mathematics, committing themselves to advancing P-20 math education as a vital societal cornerstone. Join our next EdD cohort in mathematics education to develop leadership skills that enable you to:
Collaborate with distinguished faculty, prestigious funders such as the National Science Foundation, and partner school districts on pressing educational challenges, Partner with educators to revolutionize math teaching practices and boost student outcomes, Tackle equity barriers in math education while redesigning learning spaces to increase accessibility, Apply data analysis to design and assess professional development initiatives, Examine varied data streams for informed strategic planning, Complete the program with an impactful doctoral research dissertation.
This practice-oriented EdD program develops leadership skills for PK-20 education, community organizations, and other professional settings. Graduates gain expertise in solving complex educational problems, implementing research-based solutions, shaping policy, making data-driven decisions, and mobilizing teams to achieve collective success. With its equity-centered approach, the program prepares leaders to identify and dismantle systemic barriers while improving policies and practices to create inclusive opportunities.
The Mathematics Education specialization offers advanced training for educators focused on teacher growth and professional learning. Through research, faculty and students examine how professional development initiatives affect math teachers' subject mastery and classroom techniques. The curriculum adopts a contextual learning approach and employs mixed methodologies to study interventions that enhance both teacher development and student achievement.