Pedro Noguera Biography

Pedro Noguera is the Dean of the Rossier School of Education, and Distinguished Professor of Education at USC. He is one of the nation’s leading scholars on issues related to race, inequality, and education. Prior to coming to USC, he held endowed chairs at UCLA, NYU, Harvard and the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of 15 books. His most recent book "A Search for Common Ground" with Rick Hess was the winner of the American Association of Publishers Prose Award in 2021.

Noguera serves as an advisor to several states, school districts, foundations, NGOs and nonprofits. In 2014 he was elected to the National Academy of Education and Phi Delta Kappa honor society, and in 2020 he was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Noguera has received eight honorary doctorates from American universities, most recently from his Alma Mater, Brown University. He has received awards from the Center for the Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and from the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research at NYU for his research and advocacy efforts aimed at fighting poverty.

In 2023 he was ranked 1st in the nation for influence and impact in the field of education, by Education Week. Born in NY City to Caribbean immigrants, Noguera is the father of five children, and grandfather to five.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/10/2025.

Pedro Noguera Speaking Topics

  • Schooling for Resilience: A Holistic Approach to Success

    In recent years, as policymakers and educators have sought to find new ways to improve student outcomes, there has been a call for greater focus on addressing social, emotional and mental health needs of students. The disruptions created by the pandemic have significantly exacerbated pre-existing disparities, contributed to higher rates of chronic absenteeism, and brought greater awareness to the wide range of needs of our most vulnerable children. Too often, past reform efforts have focused narrowly on achievement while ignoring the psychological, emotional and social challenges confronting many children. It is now clear that in order for more students and schools to make greater academic progress, a more holistic approach is needed. This presentation will present research and describe strategies that have been utilized at schools that have been successful in countering the risks facing students, in motivating them to excel academically, and become more resilient. We will show through concrete examples that it is possible to create schools that are more supportive, equitable, engaging, and more successful in meeting student needs.

  • Creating Conditions for Academic Excellence: What it Takes to Leave No Child Behind

    In this talk, America's leading expert on public education tackles the growing issue of the academic achievement gap in American schools, giving examples of failed policy strategies as well as successful ones to break down why our education system is failing, and how we can fix it. To build a school system where no child is left behind, we must focus on creating schools where a child's race or social class is no longer a predictor for their performance. Why is the growing achievement gap between the best schools and the worst ones a glaring societal problem? What success stories can we turn to as examples of a better system? And, most importantly, is a massive reshaping of our public schools even possible? With infectious enthusiasm and passion, Noguera shares his vision for the school system of the future, and explains why we must demand it for today.

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Pedro Noguera Videos

Pedro Noguera - USC Office of Religious & Spiritual Life

Pedro Noguera - USC Office of Religious & Spiritual Life

What Matters to Me and Why: Pedro Noguera.

CA LMI 2020 Virtual Summit - Keynote Pedro Noguera

CA LMI 2020 Virtual Summit - Keynote Pedro Noguera

Dr. Pedro Noguera is the keynote speaker for the 2020 CA LMI Virtual Summit.

Pedro Noguera - Excellence Through Equity - YouTube

Pedro Noguera - Excellence Through Equity - YouTube

After more than 30 years working in education — from professorships at prestigious institutions, including Harvard University, UCLA and NYU, to...

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Pedro Noguera is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Schooling for Resilience: A Holistic Approach to Success, Creating Conditions for Academic Excellence: What it Takes to Leave No Child Behind and Challenging Racial Inequality in Our Schools. The estimated speaking fee range to book Pedro Noguera for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Pedro Noguera generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Keith L. Brown, Robyn Jackson, Liz Dozier, Erin Gruwell and Doug Lemov. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Pedro Noguera for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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