About

Cathedral of Learning

Welcome to the Institute for International Studies in Education

The Institute for International Studies in Education (IISE) at the University of Pittsburgh has a distinguished history of practical service and scholarly research in educational development throughout the world. Currently directed by Professors Maureen McClure and Maureen Porter, IISE builds on the School of Education’s international programs begun in the early 1960s through the coordination of technical assistance and training activities throughout the school.

Our Mission and Goals

Our mission is to serve as our university's premier research and training institute in comparative, international, and development education.

Our History

IISE has a rich history with over 50 years of the School of Education’s distinguished history of involvement in comparative, international, and development education projects and research all over the world.

Pitt Institutes and Centers

Institute for International Studies in Education (IISE) partners with various institutions and centers across the University of Pittsburgh.

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