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


  • B.Ed., University of São Paulo, Mathematics (2022)
  • M.A., Stanford University, Education (2024)

Research Interests


  • Alternative Schooling
  • Diversity and Identity
  • International and Comparative Education
  • Lifelong Learning
  • Math Education
  • Poverty and Inequality