Matthew Kraft

Matthew Kraft is a Professor of Education and Economics at Brown University, with affiliations including the National Bureau of Economic Research (Research Associate), IZA - Institute of Labor Economics (Research Fellow), J-PAL North America (Invited Researcher), and the White House Council of Economic Advisers (Senior Economist, 2024-2025). He leads SustainableED, an initiative examining education systems' responses to climate change.

• EdD in Quantitative Policy Analysis in Education - Harvard University (2013)
• MA in International Comparative Education - Stanford University (2003)
• BA in International Relations - Stanford University (2003)

Kraft's research focuses on K-12 educator effectiveness, school organizational capacity, and climate change adaptation in education. His work spans teacher evaluation systems, professional development, and educational interventions like tutoring programs, employing causal inference methodologies. His publications demonstrate expertise in education economics, policy analysis, and quantitative methods.

Recent articles indicate Kraft's research trajectory spans teacher labor markets, educational interventions, and teacher-family dynamics. His work increasingly addresses climate change implications for education systems, with grants from the Institute at Brown for the Study of Environment and Society and Brown University Office of Sustainability.

• Outstanding Public Communication Award (AERA)
• William T. Grant Scholar Award
• Brown Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award
• Palmer O. Johnson Memorial Award
• National Academy of Education/Spencer Fellowship

Kraft has secured over $5.8 million in grants, including NSF funding for math tutoring analysis and William T. Grant Foundation support for mentoring programs. His teaching includes advanced courses in education economics, statistics, and policy analysis.