Janice Kim

Dr. Janice Kim is a Lecturer in Education (Educational Leadership & Policy) at the University of Glasgow, specializing in global education development with a focus on early childhood and pre-primary education systems in low-resource contexts. Her research emphasizes policy analysis, equity, and North-South research partnerships, particularly during crises like the ongoing pandemic.

• Current Position: Lecturer in Education at University of Glasgow
• Research Focus: Pre-primary education expansion, pandemic impacts on education systems, policy implementation gaps, and ethical global partnerships

Kim's work examines Ethiopia's educational reforms and their socioeconomic implications, including the effects of the 2020 pandemic on early childhood access and learning outcomes. She collaborates with institutions like the REAL Centre at Cambridge University, contributing to projects such as IT'S PLAY—a teacher training initiative in Africa.

Her publications span over a decade, analyzing educational inequalities, financing misalignments, and crisis responses. Notable contributions include studies on pandemic-related learning loss and the role of caregiver engagement in early education.

Teaching includes advanced policy inquiry and modern educational thought courses, reflecting her commitment to bridging theory and practice in global education systems.