Welcoming Edward Flores, Assistant Professor Specializing in Social Science Education

Edward Flores is an Assistant Professor in the Michael D. Eisner College of Education at CSUN. He holds a B.A. in Chicana/o Studies from the University of California, Berkeley, a teaching credential in History/Social Science from CSUN, and a Ph.D. in Education from Claremont Graduate University. Prior to his academic career, Dr. Flores taught in the Los Angeles Unified School District and subsequently managed a Youth and Parent Leadership program, where he collaborated closely with students and educators on Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) initiatives. Notably, he co-organized the founding of the Paula Crisostomo Dream Resource Center at Abraham Lincoln High School, which offers essential resources and services to undocumented students and mixed-status families. Dr. Flores’ research centers on fostering critical race consciousness, advancing YPAR methodologies, and promoting K-12 ethnic studies. His work aims to empower historically marginalized communities through education and advocacy.