Gloria M. Rodriguez’s current research explores notions of educational investment that reflect efforts to build upon community strengths in order to address community needs within and beyond educational settings. Dr. Rodriguez also engages in research that focuses on the political economic conditions and educational trajectories of Chicana/o-Latina/o communities, other communities of color, and low-income populations in the U.S.

Current projects include Leadership for Real Impact (LRI) in K-12 schools and Community Colleges; Project EXCEL (Examining College Choice, Enrollment & Linkages); Testimonios of Educational Leadership in K-12 and Higher Education: Abriendo Puertas, Cerrando Heridas (Opening Doors, Closing Wounds) book project & Association of Mexican American Educators (AMAE) Journal special issue on testimonios of Latina/o educational leadership, guest co-editor with Dr. Rebeca Burciaga, San José State University.