Lindsay Foreman-Murray

Lindsay Foreman-Murray is an Assistant Professor in Special Education at Western Washington University. Her work focuses on inclusive teaching practices, culturally and linguistically diverse learners, and students with disabilities. She holds a Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University (2019), an M.A. from the University of Chicago (2009), and a B.A. from Reed College (2006).

Her research addresses teacher shortages, school climate, and dropout prevention for students with disabilities. Key projects include analyzing resource accessibility for educators and studying systemic barriers affecting student outcomes. She co-authored works on disability social construction and dropout trends in special education.

Dr. Foreman-Murray actively advocates for evidence-based education policies, highlighting threats to federal education agencies like the Department of Education’s NCES. She co-founded the SPARC Center to address special education teacher workforce challenges. Her scholarship spans journals like Preventing School Failure and Contemporary Educational Psychology.

Her BlueSky activity emphasizes education policy critiques, teacher support, and interdisciplinary collaboration. She regularly engages with issues like vaccine studies, AI in education, and STEM accessibility.