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Role & Affiliations: Dana Burde is an Associate Professor and Director of International Education at New York University's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. She holds affiliated faculty positions at NYU’s Wilf Family Department of Politics, Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service, and Columbia University’s Saltzman Institute of War and Peace Studies. Her work bridges education policy, conflict studies, and humanitarian aid effectiveness.
Education: PhD in Comparative Education and Political Science (Columbia University), Master’s in Educational Administration/International Education (Harvard University), BA in English Literature (Oberlin College).
Research Focus: Examines the intersection of education and political violence, particularly in conflict zones like Afghanistan and Pakistan. Her studies emphasize community-based schooling, NGO impact, and policy-driven solutions to reduce conflict through equitable education access. Recent projects include analyzing learning outcomes in transitioning Afghan schools and youth aspirations in Kenya and Pakistan.
Key Achievements: Awarded the 2017 Grawemeyer Award for her seminal book Schools for Conflict or for Peace in Afghanistan, which critiques foreign education aid in conflict zones. Her research has been funded by $8.4 million in grants from institutions like the Spencer Foundation and USAID.
Grants & Funding: Major funders include the Spencer Foundation, National Science Foundation, U.S. Institute of Peace, and Danish International Aid Agency. Her work prioritizes scalable, evidence-based interventions in fragile states.
