Julia Duncheon

Julia Duncheon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Foundations, Leadership & Policy at the University of Washington College of Education. Her research bridges K-12 and higher education, focusing on college access/equity for underrepresented students. She previously taught in Brooklyn and earned her PhD in Urban Education Policy from USC.

Education:

• PhD in Urban Education Policy, University of Southern California

Her work examines policies/practices influencing student transitions to higher education, emphasizing sociological frameworks. Current research includes a Spencer Foundation-funded study on dual credit coursework equity. She emphasizes student, teacher, and administrator perspectives to inform equitable educational systems.

Grants & Roles:

• Principal Investigator: Spencer Foundation study on dual credit programs (2019–2023)

Her scholarship addresses systemic barriers while highlighting marginalized communities' agency. She contributes to initiatives promoting educational equity and policy reform.