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John P Papay is an Associate Professor of Education and Economics at Brown University and serves as the Director of Education Policy at the Annenberg Institute. His research focuses on educational inequality, teacher policy, and school reform, often collaborating with policymakers and practitioners through initiatives like the Educational Opportunity in Massachusetts project and the Research Partnership for Professional Learning (RPPL). Locally, he partners with the Rhode Island Department of Education to address systemic challenges in urban schools.
- Education: EdD (2011), Harvard University; EdM (2005), Harvard University; BA (1999), Haverford College.
Papay’s research explores teacher retention, instructional effectiveness, educational policy evaluation, and the impact of high-stakes testing on student outcomes. His recent publications analyze teacher hiring practices, career development, and income-based educational disparities. He employs advanced econometric methods, including regression-discontinuity designs, to assess policy impacts.
Notable awards include the AERA Palmer O. Johnson Award (2015), Spencer Foundation Dissertation Fellowship (2010-11), and multiple Harvard fellowships. Papay teaches courses in education foundations, quantitative research methods, and policy analysis, and has led funded research projects examining teacher effectiveness and school turnaround strategies.
