Research & Impact Episode 1: Dollars, Data, and the Drive for Education Equity with Dr. David Knight

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In this episode of Research & Impact, we sit down with Dr. David Knight, Associate Professor of Education Finance and Policy and Director of the Center for the Study of Teaching and Policy and the Center for Early Childhood Policy and Equity at the University of Washington College of Education.

Dr. Knight shares insights from his research on how funding is allocated across Seattle Public Schools—and what that means for equity, opportunity, and student success. With a focus on using financial data to support more just and effective educational systems, his work helps district leaders, policymakers, and communities make informed decisions that shape brighter futures for all students.

💡 Learn how school funding impacts equity in education.
📊 Discover the power of data-driven policy.
🏫 See how research informs real change in local schools.

Links:
College of Education Research Informs Legislative Work Session: https://education.uw.edu/Jan-11-Finan...
Policy Briefs/Reports:
https://www.education.uw.edu/epal/?pa...
https://www.education.uw.edu/epal/?pa...
Education Policy Analytics Lab:
https://www.education.uw.edu/epal/?pa...
https://www.education.uw.edu/epal/?pa...

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