Brown University Department of Education

Oregon’s classroom hours among lowest in nation, experts tell lawmakers Research shows a straight line between time in class and student academic outcomes.

This article provides a nice overview of the evidence I shared with the Oregon House Education Committee on the importance of instructional time and how it is starkly unequal across states and districts.

www.oregonlive.com/education/20...

Brown University and Annenberg Institute “Teacher Forums” Empower Local Educators Unique professional development series designed to bring university research to middle and high school students.

Brown and @annenberginstitute.bsky.social have launched a new "Teacher Forum" series in partnership with the PPSD Office of Opportunity & Access. education.brown.edu/news/2026-01...

Professors @matthewakraft.com, John Papay, and Lindsay Page were named to the 2026 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings! ✨🎓

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It’s the first day of the spring semester, and our Brown community is back together on campus. The path to repair and recovery following the tragic events of Dec. 13 looks different for everyone, but we are grateful for the resilience, caring and strength that defines Brown.

We are ever true. 🐻🤎

New Education Courses Launch Spring Semester at Brown The Education Department is introducing several new courses this spring: E pluribus unum: English and Engaged Citizenship in the United States; Developmental and Educational Journeys of Students in Im...

The Education Department is introducing several new courses this spring💐
education.brown.edu/news/2026-01...

Applications are due today at 11:59 PM ET ⏰

This spring, we’re hosting the inaugural SustainableED Conference!

This event will convene researchers across a range of disciplines along with practitioners, non-profit organizers, and policymakers to generate policy-relevant insights from research.

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Whether you're ready to lead in the classroom or shape the future of education policy, now is the time to take the next step toward a justice-driven career.

Apply now at education.brown.edu!

Why Hasn't Tutoring Been More Effective? Recent studies of tutoring programs show small or no effects. Why?

Professor of Education @matthewakraft.com provided commentary on the challenges and hopes of implementing successful tutoring at scale.

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