Lora Cohen-Vogel, Ph.D.
The Frank A. Daniels Professor of Public Policy and Education · UNC-Chapel Hill
Robena and Walter E. Hussman, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Policy and Education Reform
Federal role in education Politics of education
Rebecca Natow
Assistant Professor of Specialized Programs in Education · Hofstra University
Dr. Natow teaches higher educational leadership and policy in the Department of Specialized Programs
Program Evaluation Qualitative Research Methods Higher Education Educational Policy Student Affairs
William Schmidt
University Distinguished Professor of Education and Statistics · Michigan State University
Professor Schmidt's research focuses on policy issues related to K-12 math education and the effects of curriculum on academic achievement
Opportunity to Learn Mathematics Assessment and Psychometrics International Mathematics Education Studies Statistics Educational Policy
David Arsen
Professor · Michigan State University
Professor Arsen's research focuses on school finance, school choice policies, and education governance
Education Policy School Facilities School Finance School Choice Governance
Robert Floden
Dean, College of Education and University Distinguished Professor · Michigan State University
Robert Floden is an expert in K-12 education policy and how that is linked to classroom practice and teacher quality.
Research Methods Teacher Education Philosophy of Education Education Policy Teacher Quality
Amita Chudgar
Associate Professor of Education Policy · Michigan State University
Amita Chudgar's long-term interest focuses on ensuring that all learners have equal access to high-quality learning opportunities.
Education Policy Comparative and International Education Development and Education Economics and Education
Sarah Reckhow
Assistant Professor of Political Science · Michigan State University
Sarah Reckhow is an expert on education policy, urban and state politics, and philanthropy and nonprofits in public policy.
Philanthropy Racial Politics State Politics Education Policy Every Student Suceeds Act
Yvette Lapayese
Professor · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Teaching and Learning
Youth Participatory Action Research Critical and Feminist Methodologies Feminist Theories and Epistemologies Critical Social Theories Critical Media Literacy
Chris Curran
Associate Professor · University of Florida
Chris Curran’s research focuses on issues of equity in education.
Early Childhood Education School Resource Officers Children and Poverty Juvenile Justice
Christopher J. Cormier
Associate Professor · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Teaching and Learning
Education Policy Equity in Education History of Education International and Comparative Education Psychchology
David Yalof, Ph.D.
Professor and Department Head, Department of Political Science · University of Connecticut
Dr. Yalof specializes in constitutional law, judicial politics and executive branch politics.
Executive Branch Politics Supreme Court Regulation Supreme Court The Presidency Constitutional Law
Joshua Cowen
Associate Professor of Teacher Education · Michigan State University
Joshua Cowen's current research focuses on teacher quality, student and teacher mobility, program evaluation and education policy.
Educational Policy K-12 Administration Statistics, Psychometrics, and Research Design Teacher Education, Learning, and Policy
Rebecca Jacobsen
Associate Professor of Education Politics and Policy · Michigan State University
Associate Professor of Education Politics and Policy
Public Opinion Education Policy Accountability Public Policy Politics
Scott Imberman
Professor · Michigan State University
Education expert and economist, focusing on policy issues in K-12 and higher education
Autism Spectrum Disorder Teacher Incentives Education Policy Economics of Education School Choice
Maury Nation
Associate Professor, Core Faculty, Human Development Counseling · Vanderbilt University
An expert in restorative justice, suspensions, equity for students of color and restorative discipline practices.
Public School Systems Race Bullying and School-Age Children Neighborhood Characteristics and Mental Health Community & School-based Prevention Research
Heather Battaly, Ph.D.
Professor of Philosophy · University of Connecticut
Professor Battaly works in epistemology and ethics, with a focus epistemic virtue.
Procrastinators Slackers Closed-Mindedness Human Characteristics Dogmatism
Kristi Bowman
Professor of Law · Michigan State University
Expert in K-12 educational policy and law
Educational Policy and Law School Desegregation K-12 Students’ Free Speech Rights Right to Education and Civic Role of Public Schools School Districts in Fiscal Crisis and Governance
William Doyle
Associate Professor of Public Policy and Higher Education · Vanderbilt University
An expert on how geography affects higher education attainment and the state of the financial aid system in America.
borrowing trends Undergraduate Education Borrowing for college College affordability Higher Education Access
Rich Milner
Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Education, Department of Teaching and Learning · Vanderbilt University
Expert on urban education and teacher education, centering on equity and diversity.
Achievement Gap Urban Education Teacher effectiveness in urban schools Social Context of Education Urban Teacher Education
David Webb
Chief Financial Officer · Deer Park ISD
Experienced, thought-provoking and dynamic speaker on the history and current status of Texas school finance
Legislation Public Funds Investment Public Education School Risk Management