The Center for Education Research, Practice, and Policy Partnership and its faculty members work to address education challenges through research across disciplines. Here are some findings from our staff and our partners. A full research archive can be viewed here.
The rising burden of student debt calls for a reassessment of the economic returns to postsecondary education.
How does student debt impact the financial viability of College?
College remains a strong financial investment despite the amount of student debt, but there is work to be done to make it more affordable. Dr. Jason Jabbari found that out and more, looking at data from a 22,000-person sample.
This study aims to improve child health outcomes by understanding decision-making within the school district nutrition system in response to policy changes.
How do schools implement lunch and breakfast programs?
Dr. Jason Jabbari and Dr. Dan Ferris contributed to a research project that explored how public schools reacted to 2018 changes in nutrition standards.
We’re being erased. And nobody’s talking about that
How state takeovers impact communities of color
Dr. Kelly Harris contributed to research on state takeovers of school districts and how that impacts populations of color, who deal with takeovers more often.
Our analyses offer novel insights into whether and how professional skills can explain differences in postsecondary outcomes, above and beyond typical measures of college readiness such as GPA and college-entrance exams.
How do professional skills impact postsecondary success?
Jason Jabbari and Xueying Mei contributed to a study that explored how having soft skills like communication, initiative and adaptability affect a students likelyhood to obtain a four-year degree.
Brokering is the connective tissue that enables research to have a life beyond a journal.
What makes a successful research partnership?
Rachel Ruggirello and the Institute for School Partnership contributed to a report that explored what makes partnerships between universities and local schools effective and important.