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Leslie Babinski is a Research Professor at Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy and Director of the Duke School Research Partnership. She leads studies funded by the Institute for Education Sciences (IES), focusing on professional development for ESL and classroom teachers, early reading interventions for English Learners, and self-regulation strategies for middle school students. Her work emphasizes collaboration between specialists and educators to enhance instructional practices and student outcomes.
Research Focus: Dr. Babinski's expertise spans K-12 education, multilingual learner support, teacher professional development, and the intersection of education policy with child development. She explores how cultural wealth, collaborative teaching strategies, and evidence-based interventions improve academic and social outcomes for marginalized student populations.
Current Projects:
- Efficacy of the DCCS Program: Collaboration between ESL and classroom teachers to support English Learners
- Targeted Reading Intervention for K-1 English Learners
- Self-Regulation Strategies in Middle School Education
Collaborations: Works with institutions like UNC Chapel Hill and the University of Delaware on large-scale educational initiatives. Her research integrates findings from ADHD studies, health education, and community-based interventions to address systemic inequities in education.
Advocacy & Outreach: Leads evaluations of public awareness campaigns to prevent high school dropout and has authored studies on immigrant family resilience during crises like the pandemic. She emphasizes actionable insights for policymakers and educators through her research.
