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Julie F. Mead is a Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Her research focuses on legal aspects of education, particularly special education law and the implications of school choice policies such as vouchers and charter schools. She has authored or co-authored numerous policy briefs and reviews examining equity, discrimination, and compliance in educational privatization contexts.
Key areas of expertise include analyzing legal frameworks governing school choice programs, assessing the impact of charter schools on student populations with disabilities, and investigating systemic barriers to equity in privatized education systems. Dr. Mead’s work frequently critiques policy gaps that enable discriminatory practices and advocates for stronger regulatory safeguards.
- Publications: Over 20 peer-reviewed and policy-oriented works since 2008, including landmark critiques of special education enrollment disparities in charter schools.
- Awards: None explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.
- Grants/Advising: Focuses on policy research with emphasis on legal and equity dimensions of educational reform.
Her research often intersects with practical policy recommendations, aiming to improve accessibility and fairness in K-12 education systems.
