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Priority deadline coming soon! Applications will be reviewed starting next Monday, July 27th.
Education Policy InitiativeWe're hiring! EPI is currently accepting applications for up to two Postdoctoral Fellows in Quantitative Methods, Education Research, and Data. Visit our website to learn more: edpolicy.umich.edu/what-we-do/j... Applications will be reviewed starting July 27th. Apply here: forms.gle/DknZEtRmuBrN...
We're excited to share a new working paper on the impact of the HAIL scholarship on Michigan high school students.
NBERA guaranteed tuition offer shifted low-income students into a top university. The students graduated sooner and earned more selective degrees, narrowing the gap with higher-income peers, from Burland, Delaney, Dynarski, Leu, Libassi, Michelmore, Owen, Quiroga, and Salinas www.nber.org/papers/w35434
We're hiring! EPI is currently accepting applications for up to two Postdoctoral Fellows in Quantitative Methods, Education Research, and Data. Visit our website to learn more: edpolicy.umich.edu/what-we-do/j... Applications will be reviewed starting July 27th. Apply here: forms.gle/DknZEtRmuBrN...
Join our teamThe University of Michigan seeks candidates to become active members of the Education Policy Initiative. Our research group brings together a interdisciplinary set of scholars focused on the generatio...edpolicy.umich.eduJoin us 7/9 from 1-2 p.m. ET to learn more about MEDC & the MERI application process, including: *Understanding the MERI application process *What makes a high-quality application *Required documents, data security & publication responsibilities Sign up here: forms.gle/pxS67duMk2U9...
MEDC General Information SessionJuly 9, 2026 from 1:00-2:00; Zoom link will be emailed prior to session.forms.gle
Just published! We find that Michigan Transitional Kindergarten: - Improved kindergarten readiness (0.9 SD) - Boosted math through third grade (0.2-0.3 SDs) - Moved children into special education earlier, but might reduce use of services in the longer run. academic.oup.com/chidev/advan...
Impacts of Michigan Transitional Kindergarten through third gradeAbstract. Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is a relatively new and under-researched model of early childhood education. Using data from Michigan TK, this stuacademic.oup.com
What’s the ROI of public school? Does transitional Kindergarten lead to better outcomes? Learn how EPI @edpolicyford.bsky.social & the Michigan Education Data Center provide nonpartisan data to help inform decision-making & support student success in the latest State & Hill. https://myumi.ch/NrNq3
In a recent New York Times article, Brian Jacob offered his insight about the end of the No Child Left Behind law and its relevancy for recent test score declines. Read the article: www.nytimes.com/2026/05/13/u...
Why U.S. Test Scores Are in a ‘Generation-Long Decline’www.nytimes.comEPI's Associate Director, Nicole Wagner Lam, discusses researcher data access this morning at the Association for Education Finance and Policy conference. Check out her panel @ 8:15am! Nicole will also be available at the Michigan Education Data Center table located outside the Zurich meeting rooms.
The Michigan Education Data Center supports impactful research by providing secure access to MI Ed data - from K12 to postsec to Career & Tech Ed (CTE). Visit our table at the AEFP conference to explore collaboration opportunities and learn how MEDC can help answer your education research questions.
POSTDOC OPENING! We are hiring a Postdoctoral Fellow for a mixed-methods project aimed at supporting and researching implementation of high-quality preschool curricula. The position is 1-2 years and can be in person or remote. More details here: edpolicy.umich.edu/what-we-do/j...
LinkedInThis link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedInlnkd.inCongratulations to EPI alum Jordy Berne for his Outstanding Dissertation Award!! Watch Jordy receive his award on Thursday night at the Association for Education Finance and Policy conference in Chicago. Don't miss it!
AEFPCongratulations to our #AEFP2026 Jean Flanigan Outstanding Dissertation Award winner!
EPI has several faculty, students and staff presenting at the upcoming AEFP @aefpweb.bsky.social conference in Chicago this week! Also, please visit our Michigan Education Data Center table to learn more about the MI ed data available to researchers! acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:...
Adobe Acrobatacrobat.adobe.comOur EPI Spring Newsletter is packed with exciting research news and updates from our community. From new projects and recent publications to events and upcoming opportunities, this issue showcases the incredible work happening at the Education Policy Initiative. mailchi.mp/db6f2c69c382...
Education Policy Initiative Spring 2026 Newslettermailchi.mp