Lisa Abrams

Lisa Abrams is a Professor in the Foundations of Education at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), where she also serves as Interim Assistant Vice Provost. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Research, Measurement, and Evaluation from Boston College, an M.Ed. in Secondary Education from The George Washington University, and a B.A. in Government and Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., Educational Research, Measurement, and Evaluation, Boston College
  • M.Ed., Secondary Education, The George Washington University
  • B.A., Government and Foreign Affairs, University of Virginia

Her research focuses on data-driven instructional practices, educational assessment, and teacher professional development. She leads partnerships with school districts to analyze how data informs teaching decisions and evaluates teacher training models like residency programs.

Lisa's recent work includes projects funded by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), such as META Researchers for data use enhancement and Project CRESST for science education development. Her publications emphasize formative assessment, benchmark testing, and technology integration in classrooms.

Her contributions span educational measurement, school leadership analysis, and the impact of high-stakes testing on pedagogy, with a focus on bridging research and practice for improved learning outcomes.