Donald Easton-Brooks, Ph.D., dean of the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Nevada, Reno, has been appointed to the editorial board of "The Urban Review," a leading peer-reviewed journal that focuses on urban and critical education research.

The appointment places Easton-Brooks among a select group of scholars responsible for reviewing manuscripts, shaping the journal’s strategic direction and advancing scholarly dialogue on issues affecting urban schooling and educational equity. His service on the editorial board will support the journal’s mission while amplifying the University’s presence in national and international education research communities.

"The Urban Review" is widely recognized for its commitment to advancing research that addresses the structures, processes and outcomes of schooling in urban contexts. The journal publishes original investigations, reviews and scholarly essays that reflect the multidisciplinary nature of contemporary educational challenges, including the social, cultural and political forces shaping urban education.

Easton-Brooks is internationally recognized for his work as a critical quantitative and culturally responsive researcher. His scholarship has helped inform education policy in the United States and abroad, with a consistent focus on using research to guide practice and promote equitable outcomes for students and communities historically underserved by educational systems.

"Being appointed to the editorial board of 'The Urban Review' is both an honor and a responsibility I take seriously,” Easton-Brooks said. “This journal has long elevated scholarship that challenges inequity, centers the lived realities of urban communities and strengthens the work of educators and leaders in practice. I look forward to supporting rigorous, solutions-oriented research that advances the field.”

The editorial board appointment follows another significant leadership role for Easton-Brooks. Earlier this month, he was appointed chair of the Nevada State Commission on Recruitment and Retention of Public Educators. The commission brings together a diverse group of stakeholders to examine Nevada’s educator workforce challenges and develop sustainable, data-informed solutions.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to chair the Nevada State Commission on Recruitment and Retention of Public Educators at a time when strengthening our educator workforce is essential to student success statewide,” Easton-Brooks said. “This work demands urgency, partnership and a deep commitment to data-informed action — not just discussion. Together, we can develop sustainable strategies that support teachers, expand pathways into the profession and improve long-term retention statewide.”

Together, these roles underscore Easton-Brooks’ influence at both the scholarly and policy levels, as well as the College of Education and Human Development’s commitment to addressing critical issues in education through research, leadership and service.