current research projects
book
Dr. Emerson is currently finishing a book titled From Antiracism to Abolition: Professional Learning for Liberating Schools contracted with Harvard Education Press (Fall 2026).
@teachermisery
Drawing upon the Instagram account @teachermisery and focus groups with teachers nationwide, in this side project Dr. Emerson is exploring teachers’ experiences in professional development.
youth activism & social media in educational contexts
Investigating how young people in Puerto Rico use social media to advocate for change in their schools and communities.
publications
appearances
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Why Use Arts-Based Methods in Curriculum Research?
Digital Futures Institute @
Teachers College, Columbia University
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Art Methodologies for Freedom, Healing, and Understanding in Teaching and Research
Artivism: Adelphi University and Gottesman Libraries @ Teachers College, Columbia University
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Education as More-than-Anti-Racist
Another Education is Possible Podcast with Dr. Jordan Corson
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Episode 189: From Antiracism to Abolition with Abby Emerson
Educator Forever Podcast