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Elizabeth Huffaker, Ph.D.<\/h2>\n

Faculty Affiliate \u2013 Educational Leadership & Policy<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Research Interests:
<\/strong>Academic Pathways, Causal Inference, Economics of Education, Education Policy Analysis, Math Education Policy, Research Practice Partnerships<\/em>
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Dr. Elizabeth Huffaker is an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of Florida\u2019s College of Education. She holds a Ph.D. in Education Policy and Economics of Education as well as an M.A. in Economics from Stanford University, and an M.A. in Education Policy from Teachers College at Columbia University. Dr. Huffaker uses quantitative methods to study primarily causal questions of K-12 policy and practice. Her primary research explores the efficacy of math interventions and the influence of math policies on students\u2019 educational opportunities, engagement, and achievement. She frequently engages in collaborative work with school and district research partners. She is a recipient of an Institute of Education Sciences Predoctoral Training Fellowship as well as a Stanford Graduate Fellowship in Science and Engineering. Her work has been published in outlets including the American Educational Research Journal and Educational Researcher and has been featured in media outlets such as The New York Times, The Economist, and Education Week. Prior to her research career, Elizabeth was a high school math teacher in Houston, TX.<\/span><\/p>\n

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