Bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world practices is critical to improving educational outcomes for our schools and students.

Our world-renowned researchers, thinkers, and policy experts have developed interventions proven to work at all levels of American education.

But how does even the best research go from paper to practice?

Through many of our programs and initiatives, the Johns Hopkins School of Education is committed to creating powerful partnerships among families, schools, districts, states, and communities that bring the results and recommendations from our research directly to schools and students in meaningful ways.

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Our Research to Practice Experts

The Johns Hopkins School of Education is home to a diverse group of scholars, researchers, analysts, and administrators with expertise in translating research into practice.

  • Robert Balfanz, PhD

    Professor
    Co-Director, Center for Social Organization of Schools

    Affiliation

    Center for Social Organization of Schools, SOE Leadership

    Expertise

    Education Policy & Politics, Research, Evaluation & Assessment, Social Context of Education

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  • Joyce L. Epstein, PhD

    Professor
    Co-Director, Center on School, Family, and Community Partnerships
    Co-Director, National Network of Partnership Schools (NNPS)

    Affiliation

    Center for Social Organization of Schools, SOE Leadership

    Expertise

    Administration, Organization & Leadership, Social Context of Education

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  • Steven B. Sheldon, PhD

    Associate Professor
    Co-Director, Center for Social Organization of Schools
    Co-Director, Center on School, Family, and Community Partnerships

    Affiliation

    Center for Social Organization of Schools, SOE Leadership

    Expertise

    Research, Evaluation & Assessment, School, Faculty, and Community Partnerships, Social Context of Education

    Headshot of Steven B. Sheldon, PhD