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David Fleming is a Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Furman University, affiliated with the Riley Institute. He holds a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame (2003) and M.A./Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2009). His research focuses on education policy, civic education, and political participation, particularly in the contexts of school choice programs and Montessori education implementation. He co-leads a five-year evaluation of public Montessori schools in South Carolina through the Riley Institute and previously served as a Senior Research Associate for the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP) evaluation, studying voucher impacts on student outcomes.
Education Background:
- B.A., Political Science, University of Notre Dame (2003, magna cum laude)
- M.A., Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Ph.D., Political Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Research Interests:
- Education Policy: School vouchers, policy diffusion, and equity in Montessori programs
- Civic Engagement: Link between educational systems and political tolerance
- Public Policy: Evaluation of school-based interventions and community programs
Publications Trends: Fleming’s work bridges political science and educational research, emphasizing empirical evaluation of school choice programs and their societal impacts. Recent articles highlight racial segregation in Montessori schools, policy diffusion dynamics, and equity outcomes in South Carolina’s public Montessori initiatives.
Grants & Advising: Co-investigator on a Riley Institute grant evaluating public Montessori schools. Led studies on the MPCP voucher program’s effects on graduation rates, parental satisfaction, and achievement metrics. Advises on program evaluations for summer programs, school-based health centers, and community initiatives in Greenville.
Labs/Teams: Active researcher with the Riley Institute at Furman University, collaborating on applied policy research and educational equity projects.
