OUR VISION

We are committed to providing evidence on education research and policy for the benefit of all students in Missouri.

 
 

What we provide

school & district data

relevant research

educational profiles

evidence on education

 

Equal opportunity for quality education in Missouri. Missouri’s K-12 education system is a diverse collection of school districts, charter LEAs, and independent schools. Whether it is student enrollment ranging from 19 to 24,937 or per pupil expenditures of $7,341 to $27,481, we recognize the breadth of the education landscape in the state. While some issues affect all schools, different regions of the state can have their own unique needs. We remain cognizant of this diversity as we delve deeper into the state’s education system.

Our schools, educators, and policy makers need access to information to inform the decision-making process. As a society, we must work together to ensure all children have access to high-quality educational opportunities.

 

OUR TEAM

Researchers and Educators committed to quality education for all


 

Collin Hitt, PH.D.

executive director

School of Education

Saint Louis University

Kathryn coleman

DIReCTOR of Research PRactice Partnerships

school of education

Saint Louis university

MEl MOLLOY

research associate

school of education & saint Louis public schools

saint Louis university

Kayla williams

undergraduate communications assistant

saint louis university

Abigail

Medler

Research and communications Associate

School of Education

Saint Louis University

Courtney Vahle, Ed.D.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

School of Education

Saint Louis University

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Amy J. Shelton

Graduate research assistant

doctoral CANDIDATE, School of Education

Saint Louis University

samannita halder

undergraduate Student communications assistant

saint louis university

 
 
 
 

AFFILIATED RESEARCHERS

 

Cameron Anglum, Ph.D.

Assistant professor

School of Education

Saint Louis University

jennifer buehler, ph.d.

associate professor

school of education

saint louis university

mary “rina” chittooran, ph.d., ncsp

professor

school of education

saint louis university

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Jason Jabbari, Ph.D.

Research Assistant Professor

Social Policy Institute

Washington University in St. Louis

joseph r. nichols, ph.d.

assistant professor

school of education

saint louis university

gary W. Ritter, Ph.D

Dean and PRofessor

School of Education

Saint Louis University

Pallavi chhabra, Ph.d.

postdoctoral researcher

saint louis translational fellowship in education

washington university in st. louis

Ellen K. Barnidge, Ph.D., M.P.H.

Associate Professor

Behavioral Science and Health Education
College for Public Health and Social Justice

Saint Louis university

Andrew C. Butler, Ph.D.

Chair and associate professor of education

associate professor of psychological & Brain sciences

washington universty in st. louis

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Kristi Donaldson, Ph.D.

Education Research Scientist

National Center For Education Statistics

Habiba A. Ibrahim, Ph.D., M.S.W

Assistant Professor

School of social work

St. Catherine University

takako nomi, ph.d.

associate professor

school of education

saint louis university

Molly I. Beck, MPSA, Ph.D.

Director of Research and evaluation

St. Louis Public Schools

Margaret Wallace, ph.d.

postdoctoral researcher

saint louis translational fellowship in education

washington university iin St. louis

 
 
 
 
 

our mission

We conduct and share research on best practices in education. We help lawmakers, educators, and families in the state of Missouri make decisions about education policy and practice. Our mission is to ensure that the people making decisions and building policies about education have the data they need to build the best and most equitable educational systems possible.

 

ADVISORY BOARD


Kelvin R. Adams, Ph.D.

Harris-Stowe State University

Matthew Christian

Associate Vice President for Research and Chief of Staff
Saint Louis University

Maxine Clark

CEO/Co-Founder
Clark-Fox Foundation

Joseph S. Davis, ED.D.

Superintendent
Ferguson-Florissant School District


Cynthia Dean

CEO/Director of Programs
Missouri Bootheel Regional Consortium, Inc.

Maureen DePriest

Superintendent for Elementary Education
Archdiocese of St. Louis

Sharonica L. Hardin-Bartley, Ph.D., PHR

Superintendent
The School District of University City

Gwendolyn Grant

President and CEO
Urban League of Greater Kansas City


Brian Henry, ED.D.

Region B Area Supervisor (Kansas City), Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Christie Huck

Executive Director
City Garden Montessori School

John JungmanN, ED.D.

Former Superintendent
Springfield Public Schools

Tony Kline

School Finance Manager, EdOPs


Cory Koedel, PH.D.

Professor of Economics and Public Policy, University of Missouri

Grenita Lathan, PH.D.

Superintendent
Springfield Public Schools

Sarah Marriott, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Human Resources
Liberty Public Schools

MArtha McCabe

Executive Director
KC STEM Alliance


Art J. McCoy, Ph.D.

President, SAGES Consulting LLC and SAGES 501c3

Steve Sanchez, Ph.D.

Associate Provost
Saint Louis University

Awais Sufi

Managing Partner
Yield Creative

MArgie Vandeven, Ed.D.

Commissioner
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Robbyn Wahby

Executive Director
Missouri Charter Public School Commission