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Kal Alston
Arts in education
Black representation in arts, culture, and fashion
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Critical race theory
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
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Education Policy

Christy Ashby
Early childhood education
Inclusive and special education

Moon-Heum Cho
Online learning

Ben Dotger
Experiential learning
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Sharon Dotger
Math and STEM learning
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Beth Ferri
Disability studies
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Alan Foley
Disability studies
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Technology in the classroom

Nicole Fonger
Math and STEM learning
Science literacy

Michael Gill
Disability studies
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Student safety and wellness

Marcelle Haddix
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Multicultural education

Bong Gee Jang
Childhood and adolescent literacy
Reading intervention

Dawn Johnson
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Multicultural education
Higher education access and policy
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Sultan Kilinc
Inclusive and special education
Access to education and human rights
Early childhood education

Tiffany Koszalka
Online learning

Jing Lei
Technology in the classroom

Yanghong Liu
Student safety and wellness

Gretchen Lopez
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Multicultural education

Melissa Luke
Counselor education and supervision
School counseling
Student safety and wellness

Jeffery Mangram
Classroom politics and culture

Courtney Mauldin
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Multicultural education
School leadership and administration

Joanna Masingila
Education Policy
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Beth Myers
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
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Caroline O’Hara
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Rafael Outland
Urban youth
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Mario Rios Perez
Access to education and human rights
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Multicultural education
Education Policy
History of Schooling
Urban education

James Haywood Rolling Jr.
Arts in education
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Multicultural education

Derek Seward
Student safety and wellness
Counselor education and supervision
Clinical mental health counseling

Brianna Shults
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Multicultural education
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George Theoharis
Early childhood education
School leadership and administration
Urban education
Education policy

Julia White
Access to education and human rights
Inclusive and special education