Education Policy Initiative

EPI Co-Director and Principal Investigator for the Michigan Transitional Kindergarten Study, Dr. Chris Weiland, presents initial findings on Michigan two-year kindergarten program access and features across the state.

Seth Gershenson, Michael Hansen, and Constance Lindsay address the historic and contemporary factors that have kept people of color out of teaching. January, 2023.

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha and Dr. Sam Trejo discuss the academic impacts of the Flint Water Crisis 7-8 years later, and the big picture implications for young people in the community. November, 2022. 

This webinar, presented by EPI faculty and current predoctoral students provides information on the Causal Inference in Education Policy Research (CIEPR) Predoctoral Fellowship program. November, 2022.

The Ford School is proud to celebrate the achievements of the graduating classes of 2022!

Ford School Dean, Michael S. Barr, welcomes graduates and their families and gives opening remarks for the 2022 Ford School Commencement. April, 2022.

U-M Regent Paul Brown speech at the 2022 Ford School Commencement. April, 2022.

U-M Provost Susan Collins welcomes the class of 2022. April, 2022.

Julian Brave NoiseCat gives the 2022 Commencement Charge of the Class. April, 2022.

Betsey Stevenson gives the remarks on behalf of the faculty at the 2022 Ford School Commencement. April, 2022.

Gerald Sill gives remarks on behalf of the graduating BA class at the 2022 Ford School Commencement. April, 2022.

Crystal Olalde-Garcia gives remarks on behalf of graduating MPP/MPA class at the 2022 Ford School Commencement. April, 2022.

This panel discusses the profound effects of COVID-19 on the state of education in Michigan, including what measurable effects have we seen, what are the long-term implications, and what lessons can be learned from this unique set of challeng

The Brown Center on Education Policy at Brookings hosted a virtual panel discussion that considers the present and future of ECE in the United States. The panel consisted of experts with backgrounds in ECE policy, practice, and research.

How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted younger students’ learning experiences?

Susan Dynarski testifies in Oversight subcommittee about student loan access. 

Between historic bipartisan investments to stabilize and expand access to child care in 2020 and new proposals from Congress and the Biden Administration, the nation is poised to significantly increase access to quality early childhood education.

The COVID-19 crisis has brought unprecedented challenges for young children, families, early educators, and early care and education (ECE) programs.

A lecture honoring Dr. Susan Dynarski, University Diversity & Social Transformation Professor and Professor of Public Policy, Education, and Economics.

Join us for a conversation on modern discourse with Dr. Tressie McMillan Cottom, moderated by Dr.

Come learn from four stakeholders renowned for their experience and expertise in improving children's literacy; two professors of education, an education reporter, and the head of one of Michigan's school administrator associations.

Professor Yoshikawa is a core faculty member of the Psychology of Social Intervention and Human Development and Social Intervention programs at Steinhardt.

Professor Sue Dynarski testifies before House Subcommittee on Education and Labor on May 9th, 2019 on the topic titled “The Cost of Non-Completion: Improving Student Outcomes in Higher Education.”

Professor Sue Dynarski testifies before House Subcommittee on Education and Labor on January 18th, 2018 on the topic titled “Reauthorizing the Higher Education Act: Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency.”

Andrew Ho: 2016 Psychometrics mini course - Part 1

Andrew Ho: 2016 psychometrics mini course - Part 2

Deborah Loewenberg Ball, Alex Nock, David Cleary and moderator James Kvaal have a lively discussion on the current state of education in the U.S. and where it may go under a Trump administration. November, 2017.

Experts provide policymakers, education practitioners and press with cross-national perspectives on student debt and repayment. June, 2016.