Jordan Kostiuk and Jesse Morin will discuss research on educational inequality, exploring factors that shape unequal educational experiences and outcomes through an empirical education policy lens.
This webinar will explore evidence-based approaches to supporting multilingual and immigrant-origin students, examining strategies schools and districts can use to promote student success, belonging, and well-being.
Christopher Cleveland will discuss research on how state legislative reforms influence developmental delay identification, exploring the relationship between education policy, special education systems, and student support.
Natasha Kumar Warikoo will discuss the history and future of affirmative action in college admissions, exploring race, merit, equity, and how admissions policies shape understandings of opportunity and belonging.
This talk will examine how teacher licensure exams influence the supply of available teachers, exploring the role of certification requirements in shaping educator pathways and workforce development.
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.
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.
This talk will examine how state-level child care subsidies shape maternal time use, exploring the relationship between early care policies, family resources, and parent-child interactions.
Jesse Bruhn will discuss research using large language models to examine the latent structure of student achievement, exploring new approaches to understanding patterns in educational data and student outcomes.
This talk will examine national trends in district spending on teacher professional development, exploring how school systems invest in educator learning and support teacher growth through professional learning opportunities.
This talk will examine the relationship between content relatability and racial gaps in standardized test performance, exploring how assessment design and student experiences shape educational outcomes.
This talk will examine the long-term effects of early Head Start exposure, exploring how researchers use causal methods to understand the relationship between early childhood programs and adult outcomes.
Jane Arnold Lincove will discuss research on charter schools and teacher matching, exploring how school structure, autonomy, and resources shape access to teachers who align with students’ demographic and educational needs.
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.
This talk will explore how racism shapes educational experiences and outcomes, examining critical quantitative approaches for studying racial inequities and advancing research on education and equity.
This talk will explore how school closures affect district finances, sharing emerging research on the financial impacts of reorganization and examining how equity can inform district decision-making and long-term planning.
This talk will examine how high school de-tracking policies shape educational opportunities, exploring the relationship between course access, equity, and the ways policy decisions influence student experiences and outcomes.
This distinguished lecture will explore the role of teachers in promoting academic excellence, examining how educators support intellectual growth, student learning, and meaningful engagement in the classroom.
Matthew Kraft will discuss his research on education policy and school improvement, sharing insights on how evidence can inform efforts to strengthen teaching, support educators, and improve student outcomes.
This talk will explore the relationship between school spending and child well-being, examining how education investments may shape student experiences, development, and outcomes.