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Michael Russell is a Professor in the Department of Measurement, Evaluation, Statistics & Assessment at Boston College's Lynch School of Education and Human Development. His expertise spans educational measurement, systemic racism in testing, and accessibility in assessment design. He holds a Ph.D. and M.Ed. from Boston College and a B.A. from Brown University. Russell leads research addressing racism in educational measurement, including his book Systemic Racism and Educational Measurement (2023), which critiques the influence of systemic racism on testing practices. His work emphasizes anti-racist methodologies, intersectionality, and equitable assessment design.
Key research interests include innovative uses of computer-based technologies, large-scale assessment design, and Universal Design principles. Russell has published extensively on topics like differential item functioning, deficit narratives in quantitative research, and the social justice implications of testing. He collaborates on redesigning graduate programs to prepare scholars for anti-racist research.
His courses include Foundations in Research Methodology and Assessment Programs. Russell's work bridges critical theory with practical assessment tools, advocating for equitable educational practices.
