About this episode
In this episode, Dr. Christina Grant, the new Executive Director at Harvard’s CEPR, speaks with Jeff about bridging research and practice in education. Jeff and Christina discuss the complexities of modern educational leadership, the importance of data-driven decision-making, and the role of politics in education. You will gain insights into Dr. Grant’s journey and her vision for using research to advance equity and academic progress. This episode offers valuable perspectives for educational leaders navigating today’s challenging landscape.
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Dr. Christina Grant is the Executive Director for the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University. Throughout her career as an educator, administrator, and executive in some of America’s largest school systems, Dr. Grant has worked to create evidence-based solutions that improve outcomes for students and communities. At CEPR, Dr. Grant brings together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to build transformative partnerships grounded in rigorous research that will benefit learners at every stage of life. Dr. Grant previously served as District of Columbia’s State Superintendent of Education for the Office of the State Superintendent of Education. Prior to the District of Columbia, Dr. Grant served as the Chief of Charter Schools and Innovation for The School District of Philadelphia. Dr. Grant has served as a lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education, teaching courses on educational leadership. Dr. Grant’s career began as a public school teacher in Harlem; since then, she’s held numerous roles in education, including as Superintendent of the Great Oaks Foundation and Deputy Executive Director at the New York City Department of Education. Dr. Grant has a doctorate in education with a focus on organizational leadership from the University of Pennsylvania; two master’s degrees: one in organizational leadership from the Teachers College of Columbia University and one in teaching and adolescent reading from Fordham University; and a bachelor’s degree from Hofstra University.