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Kevin Welner is a Research Professor and Director of the National Education Policy Center (NEPC) at the University of Colorado Boulder's School of Education. He specializes in educational policy, law, and equity, focusing on issues like school choice, tracking/detracking, voucher policies, and the role of research in policymaking. His work bridges legal, policy, and academic realms, emphasizing evidence-based approaches.
Education: PhD in Educational Policy (UCLA, 1997), JD (UCLA, 1988), BA in Biological Sciences (UC Santa Barbara, 1985).
Research explores tracking policies, charter school enrollment practices, and the intersection of education rights litigation with equity. He critiques policies that exacerbate inequities, advocating for systemic reforms to ensure educational opportunity. His NEPC analyzes education policies, often challenging misleading claims in think tank reports.
Publications include books like *Closing the Opportunity Gap* and articles on voucher systems, curriculum equity, and legal challenges. He has received AERA's Early Career and Palmer O. Johnson Awards, and is an AERA Fellow.
