Program on Educational Equity and Policy

The Program on Educational Equity and Policy (PEEPs) at the Center for Policy Research disseminates research on the causes and consequences of educational inequality and policies to address these inequalities.

The program publishes a working paper series, a policy brief series entitled "It's Elementary" and a podcast series called "Equity Matters", and organizes events to further its goal of educational equity.

Originally named the Education Finance and Accountability Program, the set of topics and issues addressed by our researchers has grown beyond questions in education finance to a broad set of issues related to educational equity and policy.

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Faculty Experts

PEEPs faculty are Center for Policy Research faculty from across the Maxwell School who study educational inequalities in the United States--pre-kindergarten through higher education--and evaluate the policies that address those inequalities.

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Research

Topics and issues that have been addressed by PEEPs researchers include in PK-12 Education: 

  • design of state aid formulas
  • education and health
  • effects of school poverty

In addition to topics in PK-12 education, PEEPs researchers have investigated issues related to access in higher education including:

  • affirmative action
  • entry and degree attainment in STEM
  • immigrants and higher education
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PEEPs In Action

Explore all news commentary and research on education equity and policy from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.
Research
Jennifer Karas Montez

Aug 27, 2024

Widening Educational Disparities in Health and Longevity

Education, Longevity, United States

Commentary
Farhana Sultana

Aug 3, 2024

Sultana Comments on Academic Publishers Partnering With AI Companies in Chronicle of Higher Ed Piece

Autonomous Systems, Education, Labor, United States

School News
Frieda Jacques documentary filming

May 14, 2024

‘We Are Not a People of the Past’: Tenth Decade Project Builds Ties with Indigenous Community

Archaeology, Centennial, Education, Grant Awards, Native American, New York State, School History, Student Experience

Commentary
Yingyi Ma

Apr 13, 2024

Yingyi Ma Article on the Threat US Security Policies Pose to AI Leadership Published by Brookings

Autonomous Systems, China, Education, Government, International Affairs, U.S. Immigration, United States

Upcoming Events

October 16, 2024

The US Farm Bill: What’s at Stake for our Food, Farmers, and Environment?

Virtual

11:00AM-12:00PM

October 18, 2024

Syracuse-Chicago Webinar Series on Property Tax Administration and Design: Amrita Kulka

Virtual

11:00AM-12:15PM

December 5, 2024

A Multi-level Collaborative Governance Framework for Designing Accountable AI Systems

Eggers Hall, 060

3:30PM-5:00PM

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