We’re working to advance evidence-based policies to address the systemic challenges facing education today.
Recognizing that true transformation often requires systemic change, the Johns Hopkins School of Education is at the forefront of seeking out practical, scalable solutions. Through the Institute for Education Policy, for example, we work to bridge the gap between research and action to ensure that all students have access to quality education.
By translating our cutting-edge research into actionable insights, we equip policymakers and local leaders with the tools they need to create effective education policies that empower learners and communities. Through our efforts to drive evidence-based, transformative change in education policy and politics, we are helping shape the future of education by ensuring that all students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential.
Driving Transformative Change
Focusing on topics ranging from educational policy and reform to school leadership and management, we aim to translate our findings into actionable insights for policymakers, think tanks, government agencies, school leaders, and educators.
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PEOPLE OF SOE
David M. Steiner, PhD
Professor and Executive Director, Institute for Education Policy
“Now is the time to bridge the divides to ensure the high-caliber education all children need and deserve.”
“This is a book about the education America owes to its children.” That’s from the jacket copy of David Steiner’s latest book, A Nation at Thought: Restoring Wisdom in America’s Schools. It’s a sentiment that drives much of his research, teaching philosophy, and service.
Our Policy Experts
The Johns Hopkins School of Education is home to some of the nation’s top experts, thought leaders, and mentors in education policy.
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David Steiner, PhD
Professor
Executive Director, Johns Hopkins Institute for Education PolicyAffiliation
Institute for Education Policy, SOE Leadership
Expertise
Curriculum Studies, Education Policy & Politics, Research, Evaluation & Assessment
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Ashley Rogers Berner, PhD
Associate Professor
Director, Johns Hopkins Institute for Education PolicyAffiliation
Institute for Education Policy, SOE Leadership
Expertise
Curriculum Studies, Education Policy & Politics, Research, Evaluation & Assessment
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Jonathan Plucker, PhD
Research Professor
Faculty Lead, Master of Science in Education PolicyAffiliation
Counseling & Educational Studies
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Gifted Education, Learning & Instruction
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Henry M. Smith, EdD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Administration, Organization & Leadership, Education Policy & Politics
David Steiner, PhD
Professor
Executive Director, Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy
Affiliation
Institute for Education Policy, SOE Leadership
Expertise
Curriculum Studies, Education Policy & Politics, Research, Evaluation & Assessment
Ashley Rogers Berner, PhD
Associate Professor
Director, Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy
Affiliation
Institute for Education Policy, SOE Leadership
Expertise
Curriculum Studies, Education Policy & Politics, Research, Evaluation & Assessment
Jonathan Plucker, PhD
Research Professor
Faculty Lead, Master of Science in Education Policy
Affiliation
Counseling & Educational Studies
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics, Gifted Education, Learning & Instruction
Henry M. Smith, EdD
Assistant Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Administration, Organization & Leadership, Education Policy & Politics
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Yolanda Abel, EdD
Associate Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Administration, Organization & Leadership, Education Policy & Politics, Social Context of Education
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Angela R. Watson, PhD
Assistant Research Professor
Affiliation
Institute for Education Policy
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics
Yolanda Abel, EdD
Associate Professor
Affiliation
Advanced Studies in Education
Expertise
Administration, Organization & Leadership, Education Policy & Politics, Social Context of Education
Angela R. Watson, PhD
Assistant Research Professor
Affiliation
Institute for Education Policy
Expertise
Education Policy & Politics