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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Doctoral students and early-career scholars are invited to join the Summer School on Organizational Theory for Education Research. Submit your application by April 3, 2026: bit.ly/oter2026 Please share widely, and tag friends who you think will want to join!

Poster for Summer School on Org Theory for Ed Research

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

My book is the featured podcast today at the New Books Network! During the pandemic, I started listening to New Books podcasts. I remember regularly having them on my playlist whenever I'm at the gym. It feels like a full circle moment that my book is featured in it!

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

So excited to see my book featured alongside other UC Berkeley authors like Robert Reich and Loic Wacquant! Check out the list of new books from Berkeley faculty at news.berkeley.edu/2025/12/01/g...

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

(44) Research on institutional neutrality often focuses on whether it's a good thing or bad thing. However, I suggest that this decision to be "neutral" is contingent on various factors--both internal and external to the organization. Available open access at bit.ly/JET_044

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Grateful to present in Hong Kong about a topic I deeply enjoy. Thanks to the Chinese University of HK and the Education University of HK for this chance to lecture about Causal Inference in Education!

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Want to learn more about a group interested in ORG THEORY IN EDUCATION? Want to share your vision for the SIG? Want to meet new friends? Well, I hope you can join our OPEN MEETING on October 22 at 3.30 PM Eastern, 12.30 PM Pacific. Register at bit.ly/OTSIG2025

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

My good friend, Anindya Kundu, and I will be sharing on Zoom a talk on all the intricacies of writing a book with a university press! Hope you can join us on Friday, September 19, 1.00 PM Eastern/ 10.00 AM Pacific. It's FREE! Just register at bit.ly/res2book

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

[43] Excited with this new publication with Jonathan Jacob at the American Journal of Education! We found that disruptions were predicted more by district affluence than by race, and were equally prevalent in urban, suburban, and rural areas! Read @ bit.ly/JET_043

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

When I started at UCBerkeley School of Education, I was the only assistant professor. Now, there are are four of us--each with different expertise but all with the same commitment to educate like democracy depends on it. It's our faculty retreat and we got some cool jackets!

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Joined the faculty writing retreat at the UC Botanical Gardens, and so inspired to see colleagues typing away and conceptualizing their masterpieces. Thanks Lorena Oropeza, Ilona Yim, and Karie Frasch for organizing this! Wonderful to meet Catherine Ceniza Choy, a trailblazing Filipino academic!

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

Hopefully, this expands their understanding of the "Ecology of School Improvement." I've also been reflecting how education undergrad and grad students should have a course on these orgs because many said they didn't know how they affected schools!

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

Grateful to finish teaching a course on orgs outside schools: unions, philanthropy, edtech, PTAs, RPPs, CBOs, UNESCO, etc. Students appreciated listening to lectures and hearing from professionals I interviewed!

Ecology of School Improvement Interviews

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Pleasure was mine, Kelley! Really wonderful connecting with you!

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Really happy that my book, Subtle Webs: How Local Orgs Shape US Education, was celebrated with other books by first-time Asian and Asian-Am authors! It's a real honor for it to be alongside other books and authors I admire. And we even had a cake with all our book covers!

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Touched down in Chicago for the American Sociological Association's Annual Meeting! Can't wait to connect with people and learn from the talks!

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J. Nathan Matias @natematias.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Activists often argue for community involvement in the creation of predictive models & their implementation, but it's often dismissed as impractical. Excitedly waiting for @eostrinidad.bsky.social's "Subtle Webs" on community involvement in school predictive modeling global.oup.com/academic/pro...

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Thanks so much to you both! Happy to chat too about this with you! My article From Accountability to Algorithms may also be interesting if you want to dive deep into the predictive piece!

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

If you're going to ASA in Chicago, we hope you can join this book party of first-time Asian and Asian-American authors on Monday, August 11! Register at shorturl.at/SFuxF. What a treat to be in the company of these books and authors!

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Our AERA-SIG has a workshop series for individuals interested in or going into the academic/alt-ac job market. The 1st one will discuss process, timelines, and tips for cover letter & research/ teaching statements. Register at bit.ly/otjmw1

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Wrote my first op-ed, highlighting why we need local education organizations in the face of all the grant withdrawals and staff cuts in the federal ed infrastructure: www.the74million.org/article/why-... It provides a sneak peek into my book, Subtle Webs: How Local Orgs Shape US Ed.

Screenshot of the 74 article by Jose Eos Trinidad

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Excited to share that my research with Christof Brandtner from emlyon business school in France has been awarded the France-Berkeley Fund!

Jose Eos Trinidad awarded France-Berkeley Fund

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

(42) Ever wanted to use a theory but didn't know what's out there? In this paper, I tried to distill org theory into 7 perspectives: structure, culture, relations, institutions, professions, transformation, and social conflict. Read for free @ bit.ly/JET_042

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

This paper explores the strategic networks among mid-level bureaucrats, and how they support changes through coordinated policies, reduced friction & information sharing. I'm excited & grateful to have this case from a developing country published in Soc of Ed, one of the TOP journals in our field!

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

(41) We usually bemoan large bureaucracies. But what if they were more "effective"? TLDR: My new paper with Sociology of Education investigates the largest bureaucracy in the Philippines, with almost a million employees! Read it at bit.ly/JET_041

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

My book, SUBTLE WEBS, launched a month ago, and you can see the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQLL... You can buy the book at 30% off: bit.ly/subtlewebs (code: AUFLY30). Amazon says it only has one stock left, but I'm not sure if that's a FOMO tactic.

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

A reviewer wrote this in their first review! I'm really proud that this paper is now published, and even prouder that I wrote it with two undergrad research assistants! Hope you can read it at bit.ly/JET_040. You'll see more than a dozen interesting graphs about US ed nonprofits!

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

(40) "In the past two years, I have reviewed almost 30 manuscripts. It is rare that I read a manuscript and think, "I wish I had written this" or "I wish I had been part of this team." The [paper] is an impressive and important study and I commend the authors for superlative work."

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

So overwhelmed with our community's support for this talk, with a packed venue and books sold out! Hear the podcast at bit.ly/podcastSW

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Oh wow! Thanks so much, @ansleyerickson.bsky.social ! I've been following your work on ed history and would love to connect about integrating history + policy studies!

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Haha, thanks so much, Jen! If ever the academic career doesn't work out, being an influencer might be my next career. ;)

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Aww, thanks, Laura! And yes to product sponsorship! ;)

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Thanks, so much, Chris! It means a lot!

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

As an aspiring influencer*, I did an unboxing video for my new book. Hope you can join us tomorrow 4/30 at 4.30 PM Pacific. Details at bit.ly/launchSW *I know it's semi-cringey but hey, I'm trying to not take myself too seriously!

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Feels surreal to hold this book, a product of more than 5 years of work, thinking, research, writing, and rewriting. In a world that moves fast, a book is a testament to slowing down and letting ideas simmer. Join the launch: bit.ly/subtlewebslaunch Buy the book: bit.ly/subtlewebs

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Kate Kennedy @katetothek.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Need something to look forward to? We got you. This week I'll be sharing about our OT SIG sessions at #AERA2025. Come see your organizational theory friends on Thursday at our first paper session. @mayakaul.bsky.social @eostrinidad.bsky.social @maxyurkofsky.bsky.social

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

On 4/30 at 4.30 PM, I'll talk about my book Subtle Webs, and will be in conversation with a social startup founder and a district official! It's FREE, hybrid, and open to the public. Register at bit.ly/subtlewebslaunch. Please share widely!

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

"these are dedicated professionals, many of whom have spent their entire careers working to strengthen education for every student in America"

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

(39) Q: How did we go from accountability to algorithms in ed? A: Organizations learning from each other. This new paper with Qualitative Sociology gives a sneak peek to the book, Subtle Webs. It's FREE and open access at bit.ly/JET_039

Screenshot of From Accountability to Algorithms

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Here's the book cover close-up!

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

This has been a huge labor of love and I couldn't have done it without the many people who supported this work. Book launch will be on 4/30 at UC Berkeley! Click on the link to preview the contents: bit.ly/subtlewebs

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Excited to share that my book is now available for pre-order at Oxford Uni Press: bit.ly/subtlewebs If you are interested in organizations, nonprofits, education improvement, or technology development, please consider ordering for yourself or your library.

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

(2/2) In our information-dense and time-constrained world, I feel very grateful that people take time to read what I have written. I hope not to take for granted this gift of "attention" afforded my "voice." Thanks!

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

(1/2) I was searching something on Google Scholar when it told me I had reached 1,000 citations. I know impact isn't just about citations, but it is humbling (and quite terrifying tbh) to know that others read, engage, cite, and even critique my work.

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

With the current political rhetoric against immigrants and diversity, this paper has taken on more meaning for me and my co-author. We note that these potential benefits are good, but should not be the reason we open ourselves up to diversity. Read @ bit.ly/JET_038

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Effect of International Roommates on College Outcomes: Evidence from Students of Disadvantaged Backgrounds - Hsin-Ta Tsai, Jose Eos Trinidad, 2025

College policies may support intentional cross-cultural interactions among peers. This study examines the impact of having an international roommate on the coll...

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

(38) Excited to share this new paper with Hsin-Ta Tsai, as we investigated if diverse roommate pairings can improve student outcomes. TLDR: Yes, domestic students paired with international peers saw higher GPAs and greater persistence, with benefits most pronounced early in college! bit.ly/JET_038

Paper with Hsin-Ta Tsai and Eos Trinidad

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Excited to teach in this classroom and with such diverse students including a surgeon, DEI director, school district leader, race car engineer, etc. It's a new set-up we're testing with Berkeley's virtual classroom, and I'm one of three professors trying it out! Wish us luck!

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Oakland Bishop Barber was at our Sunday soup kitchen to present JC with a citation recognizing years of service to the poor. Inspired to learn this has been happening every week for 26 years!

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

My students in UC Berkeley's Principal Leadership Institute will have their assessment center today! Wish them luck and send them good vibes!

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Eos Trinidad @eostrinidad.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

(7) My questions are not answerable with simple GPT answers and asks for their engagement. (8) I give students nine questions for them to answer five so they can answer those that they feel most competent to answer. Any other ideas for how to do exams?

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