Published Articles & Media
Teacher-Student Race Matching: Where The Research Is Heading
A new study looks at differences in exposure and impact associated with assignment to same race/ethnicity teachers between the traditional public school and public charter sectors.
School Leaders Can Help Reduce Minority Teacher Turnover
Teacher turnover and shortages are challenges that the entire education field faces, but these challenges are especially acute for teachers of color.
Three Questions About Education Leadership Research
The research in this area is incomplete, but a recent development makes us hopeful that better data are on the horizon.
The Effect of Louisiana’s Voucher Program on School Integration: A Response to The Century Foundation
As the lead author of the 2017 Louisiana study referenced in this report, I must address Potter’s misrepresentation of our research.
The Many Ways Teacher Diversity May Benefit Students
At least three distinct theories have been proposed about how moving away from a majority-white teacher workforce would be beneficial for students of color.
Rethinking Charter School Evaluations When the Gold Standard Is Off the Table
The methods used by the Center for Research on Educational Outcomes (CREDO) to analyze charter school effectiveness offer a reasonable alternative when the gold standard is not feasible or possible.
Education without Representation
As the diversity of students in our schools continues to grow, the arguments for policies meant to improve representation among teachers have more and more evidence to support them.
Can an Online College Course Live Up to Students’ Expectations?
What we learned by teaching “Saving Schools: History, Politics and Policy in U. S. Education,” our first Massive Open Online Course
