Gary Pierson, PhD Candidate

School of Educational Studies, Urban Leadership Program at Claremont Graduate University.

Study Title - Community Impact of School Closure: Implications for Access to Socially Valued Resources and Services in an Urban Community

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About the Research & Myself


I am a PhD candidate in the School of Educational Studies, Urban Leadership Program at Claremont Graduate University. I'm recruiting participants for a study examining the impact of permanent public school closures and consolidations on community members’ subjective well-being, resilience, plans for education after high school graduation, and access to socially valued resources and services within an urban community. Participants must be at least 18 and willing to participate in a 60-minute Zoom interview or 90-minute focus group. If you are interested please get in touch with me directly for details at:

Email: gary.pierson@cgu.edu

Website: https://www.piersonresearch.com

Thank you!