Aaron Schutz Associate Professor and Department Chair
Department of Educational Policy and Community Studies

Aaron Schutz teaches about community organizing, community education, and philosophy of education. He is the founder and coordinator of the School of Education's Undergraduate Certificate in Community Organizing. His research explores different theories of community and student and teacher empowerment. His recent writings include a critique of postmodern theory in education and an exploration of the complexities involved in portfolio assessment, and he is finishing a book on the limitations of middle-class theories of democratic education. Currently, he works with a local charter high school on an effort to teach community engagement and social action skills to inner-city high school students.

Schutz is the 2000 winner of the Jason Millman Promising Scholar in Education Award from Cornell University. He earned his B.A. from the University of Oregon, an A.M. from New York University, and M.P.P. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Michigan.

Contact Information
e-mail: schutz@uwm.edu
phone: 414-229-4150

Location:
Enderis Hall 539, 2400 E. Hartford Ave.

Mailing Address:
UWM School of Education
P.O. Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413