Adam Kho

Adam Kho is an Assistant Professor of Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation at the University of Kentucky's College of Education. His research examines school reform using quantitative methods, with focus on teacher recruitment, accountability systems, and educational equity.

Research Focus: School turnaround strategies, charter school performance, teacher evaluation systems, and equity implications of education policies. Current projects investigate teacher workforce dynamics, COVID-19 impacts on schools, and predictive validity of charter authorizer evaluations.

Education:
PhD in K-12 Education Leadership and Policy Studies (Vanderbilt University), MAT in Mathematics Education (Georgia State University), BS in Chemical-Biological Engineering (MIT)

Funding & Recognition: Over $2 million in research grants from William T. Grant Foundation, IES, and others. Awards include the 2024 AERA Early Career Award and 2022 Outstanding Mentor Award.

Student Advising: Mentors 15+ doctoral students in education policy research. Serves as faculty advisor for multiple graduate research projects.