معرفی
Cassandra M.D. Hart is a Professor of Education Policy at the University of California, Davis, School of Education. Her research focuses on evaluating the impact of education policies on student achievement and equity, with expertise in online education, school choice, and teacher-student demographic matching.
Education
- Ph.D., Human Development and Social Policy (2011), Northwestern University
- Master of Public Policy with honors (2006), University of Chicago
- Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service (2002), Georgetown University
Research Interests
Cassandra Hart’s work examines online education in K-12 and community colleges, school choice programs, and equity in student outcomes. She investigates how demographic similarity between teachers and students affects academic trajectories and disciplinary practices.
Article Trends
Her publications analyze post-COVID educational adaptations, technology’s role in equity, and competitive effects of voucher/charter systems. Common themes include virtual learning environments, student performance disparities, and policy evaluation.
Scientific Awards
- Outstanding Reviewer Award (2024, 2020, 2018), Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis
- Thomas A. Downes Award (2019), AEFP
- Emerging Education Policy Scholar (2016), AEI & Fordham Institute
Grants & External Reviews
She has secured substantial grants from the Spencer Foundation, Institute of Education Sciences, and Arnold Ventures. Hart serves on editorial boards for Education Finance and Policy and Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, and actively reviews for national academic committees and journals.
