🚨 New working paper w/ Teresa Lansford examining attendance in TX. Using statewide data & more granular data from 1 large school district, we find that STEM-CTE courses are driving better attendance in HS for students w/ poor MS attendance. ttu-ir.tdl.org/handle/2346/90…

Such exciting work providing new evidence regarding the impact of STEM-CTE course taking on college & career trajectories- including being more likely to earn a 2-year degree aligned with local industry demand (among many other important findings!) CTE Research Network 2.0 ECMC Foundation

Great seeing @ David Loeb and Colby. representing Penn GSE at the #AEFP poster session!

New work linking high school STEM-CTE to the recruitment of students to STEM fields- including having a STEM job in college and future STEM career aspirations! A huge thank you to Penn Libraries for their commitment to supporting #openaccess publishing through SAGE Publications !

The last day of summer school calls for a 🍕party! A big shout out to the incredible students in my Issues in Special Education Policy and Practice course. Their dedication and enthusiasm throughout the term made teaching an absolute delight Penn GSE

If you happen to be in Glasgow, be sure to stop by my session at 5:15 and learn about course-based undergraduate research participation!

EERA - European Educational Research Association #ECER2023 University of Glasgow #ResearchinHE track. Thrilled to chair wonderful contributions from researchers from Pennsylvania, Stockholm and Crete...also representing team-work that span many countries Erasmus+ Kallia Crete EAP Meeri Hellsten Dr Brian Denman Jennifer Freeman

Dissertation proposal hearing was a success! Thank you to my amazing committee members Michael Gottfried Rachel Baker Ericka (Wiggins) Weathers for joining me on this journey!!

Want to be mentored by experienced faculty, policy actors, and research scientists? Look no further than the Texas Tech College of Education #online #PhDin #Educational #Leadership #Policy! Application deadline for Fall 2024 cohort is Jan 15: depts.ttu.edu/education/grad…

Our new pub in #ECRQ. What drives disparities in absenteeism between kindergarteners w/ vs. w/o disabilities? Our decomposition models show: (1) approaches to learning and (2) internalizing behaviors drives much of the disparity. Michael Gottfried Jennifer Freeman sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Now if anyone asks I can respond saying there is in fact a doctor on board! Thank you to my amazing committee for your support #PhDone Penn GSE Michael Gottfried Rachel Baker Ericka (Wiggins) Weathers

5 years, 2 universities, 1 PhD in Education Policy- something I never could have imagined when beginning this journey at community college! So much gratitude to my mentors, colleagues, and peers Penn GSE and beyond Michael Gottfried J. Jacob Kirksey and many more, I am so grateful!

🚨 Job Alert! 🚨 Texas Tech's Texas Tech College of Education is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Ed Leadership & Policy! Work with incredible colleagues like J. Jacob Kirksey, Alexander W. Wiseman, and Jennifer Freeman. Apply by 10/1! Questions? DM me. Apply here: sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search…