Moti Hara

Moti Hara is a Professor in the Educational Leadership and Policy Department at Portland State University's College of Education, with office location VBX 412B and contact details (503) 725-9903 / mhara@pdx.edu.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Advanced Quantitative Methods from UCLA’s School of Education and Information Studies

Hara specializes in applying advanced statistical methodologies to educational equity research, with emphasis on longitudinal data analysis, multi-site evaluation frameworks, and Bayesian statistical applications. His current work examines Oregon public schools successfully closing achievement gaps through Equity Research Partnerships with local districts, investigating culturally responsive pedagogy and inclusive practices.

His notable recognition includes:

• NIDA/NIH-funded predoctoral research fellowship

Prior to PSU, Hara collaborated with UCLA’s Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (ISAP) statistics core and worked at CRESST analyzing urban school district assessment data. His ongoing research maintains active partnerships with Oregon school districts to advance educational equity through rigorous quantitative analysis.