Maria Luiza Rocha Bueno
Ph.D. Student in Education, admitted Autumn 2025
Research Assistant, Kelman Program
Bio
Maria Luiza Rocha Bueno is a PhD student in Global and Comparative Education at Stanford University. Her research examines education and social movements in Latin America, specifically how grassroots movements engage schooling as a site of political struggle and social transformation. More broadly, she is interested in critical pedagogy, popular education and alternative educational projects. Maria Luiza holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and an MA in Education.
Education & Certifications
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B.Ed., University of São Paulo, Mathematics (2022)
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M.A., Stanford University, Education (2024)
Research Interests
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Alternative Schooling
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Diversity and Identity
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International and Comparative Education
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Lifelong Learning
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Math Education
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Poverty and Inequality