Kirabo Jackson will discuss how public investments in children shape educational and life outcomes, exploring the role of education policy, school resources, and evidence-based decision-making.
Brown News covers the Student Mental Health Network, an Annenberg initiative working with 11 Rhode Island districts on screening, school-based supports, and connecting students to care.
NaLette Brodnax will discuss research on school discipline and carceral ideology, exploring how disciplinary policies shape student experiences and contribute to broader patterns of inequality in education.
Dr. Daphne C. Watkins will discuss her research on Black men’s health, equity, and access to resources across educational and community settings, sharing insights on transforming systems to better support underrepresented communities.
Ericka Weathers will discuss research on habitual truancy, exploring patterns and predictors of student absenteeism through administrative data and examining how evidence can inform efforts to support student attendance.
Erica Turner will discuss how education systems navigate inequality, exploring the role of policy, race, and institutional responses in shaping educational opportunities and experiences.
Ann Mantil will discuss research on immigrant newcomers in Massachusetts high schools, exploring student experiences, educational outcomes, and the challenges schools face in supporting a growing and diverse student population.
Marissa Thompson will discuss research on participation in need-based aid programs, exploring how administrative processes, policy design, and barriers to access shape educational opportunities.
Derron Wallace will discuss how cultural expectations shape the schooling experiences of Black youth, exploring the relationship between race, institutions, and educational inequalities.
