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Dr. Beth Davis is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at EdPolicy Forward: The Center for Education Policy at George Mason University. She holds a PhD from George Mason University, with an AERA-funded dissertation titled “The National Emergence of Newcomer Schools: Their Growth, Characteristics and Outcomes.” Her research focuses on education policy, multilingual learners, immigrant student inclusion, and family engagement. She has conducted studies on newcomer schools, the impact of the pandemic on mixed-status immigrant families, and community-based services for immigrant youth across Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy solutions, emphasizing participatory methods and equity-centered approaches.
Dr. Davis previously worked with Guatemalan indigenous women’s cooperatives and educational programs in El Salvador. Her interdisciplinary expertise spans immigration policy, educational equity, and systemic barriers faced by marginalized communities. She coordinates cross-sector collaborations among schools, service agencies, and governments to address policy gaps affecting immigrant families.
Her recent publications explore immigrant families’ resilience during crises, data inequities in education systems, and the role of participatory research in shaping inclusive policies.
