by chriscurran | Apr 2, 2025 | Research
Chronic absenteeism, defined as missing 10% or more of school days, has significant negative consequences on academic performance and long-term student success. In Florida, chronic absenteeism rates have surged since the COVID-19 pandemic, with notable increases from...
by evekung | Jul 10, 2024 | Research
This research report examines a recent policy change in Florida that substantially alters the required reporting of school incidents to law enforcement. The analysis projects the impact of this policy on law enforcement involvement in schools.In particular, the...
by evekung | Jul 9, 2024 | Research
Forida’s Education in Focus: Navigating the 2024 K-12 Legislative Landscape Katharine T. Harris-Walls & Tiffany S. Tan UF Education Policy Research Center Policy Brief In an effort to promote understanding and transparency regarding the 2024 K-12 education...
by kaylasharp | Nov 29, 2023 | Research
Findings from a Study of Multilingual Learner Reclassification and Science Achievement F. Chris Curran, PhDLelydeyvis BozaAmber W. DeigKatharine T. Harris-WallsTiffany TanUF Education Policy Research Center Policy Brief Multilingual learners (MLs) – students who are...
by kaylasharp | Mar 18, 2023 | Research
The public availability of school discipline and infraction data provides opportunities for researchers, policy analysts, and the public to examine the disciplinary practices and behavioral contexts of schools. In a forthcoming publication, Center Director Dr. F....
by kaylasharp | Feb 14, 2022 | Research
October 17-19, 2021University of Florida An AERA-Funded Research Conference Hosted by the University of Florida’s Education Policy Research CenterFunded by the American Education Research Association (AERA)’s Research Conference Grant Program and hosted by the...
