Chrystal Johnson

Chrystal Johnson is an Associate Professor in Social Studies Education at Purdue University, affiliated with the African American Studies program and the SIS Office. Her work bridges civics, critical pedagogy, and cultural competence.

• Education Focus: African American history integration into curricula
• Research Areas: Civic outcomes of charter schools, Black youth political efficacy, culturally responsive teaching
• Methodological Interests: Collaborative teacher development, spatial information literacy

Recent publications examine neoliberal education policies, engineering design in civics, and trauma-informed teaching practices. Her work utilizes NAEP data and cultural-historical activity theory to analyze educational equity and democratic engagement.