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Dr. Patrick J. Wolf is a Distinguished Professor of Education Policy and the 21st Century Endowed Chair in School Choice at the University of Arkansas's Department of Education Reform within the College of Education and Health Professions. His research focuses on school choice policies, voucher programs, civic values, and public charter schools. He leads the School Choice Demonstration Project, evaluating voucher programs in Washington, DC; Milwaukee; and Louisiana. Wolf has secured over $23 million in research grants and authored over 200 publications. He has testified before U.S. and state legislatures, and his work has been featured in major media outlets like The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.
Education:
- PhD in Political Science, Harvard University
- MA in Political Science, Harvard University
- BA in Political Science, University of Saint Thomas
Research Interests: Wolf specializes in the effects of school choice on student achievement, civic outcomes, and social equity. He examines voucher programs, charter school productivity, and the intersection of religion and education. His work often bridges empirical research and policy advocacy, emphasizing evidence-based solutions to systemic inequities in education.
Awards:
- Top Cited Article Award (Social Science Quarterly, 2021)
- Best Paper Award (Association for Private Enterprise Education, 2020)
- Academy of Management Best Article Award (1997)
- Arkansas Senate Resolution Honoring Academic Achievements (2020-2021)
Grants & Advising: Wolf has led projects totaling $23 million in grants. His advisory work includes longitudinal studies on voucher programs and charter school funding disparities. He has advised policymakers on equitable education funding and systemic reform strategies.
Labs/Teams: He directs the School Choice Demonstration Project, a flagship initiative analyzing voucher programs' impacts on student outcomes and societal benefits.
