Recent media coverage has highlighted important research and commentary from our faculty on pressing issues in education policy and practice.
Why Hasn’t Tutoring Been More Effective?
Two recent articles explore why tutoring programs, despite strong evidence of effectiveness, often fall short in real-world implementation. Pieces in Education Week and The 74 summarize two of Dr. Elizabeth Huffaker’s co-authored working papers: “Beyond the one-teacher model: Experimental evidence on using embedded paraprofessionals as personalized instructors” and “When interventions don’t move the needle: Insights from null results in education research.”
Teacher Multiple Jobholding Research Gains Attention
Our faculty’s work on teacher multiple jobholding has been featured by Education Week and National Council on Teacher Quality This research sheds light on how educators balance additional employment and the implications for teacher well-being and student outcomes.
Cellphone Bans and Student Achievement
Faculty member, Chris Curran, appeared on NewsNation commenting on reports that Florida schools implementing cellphone bans have seen improvements in test scores. His insights contribute to ongoing debates about technology use in classrooms and its impact on learning.