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UA Education Policy Center

Connecting Education Research to Policy and Community Impact

The UAEducation Policy Center connects research from across the College of Education
to educators, policymakers, and communities shaping education in Alabama and beyond.
Through applied research, policy analysis, and data-driven insights, the Center helps inform
decisions that improve teaching, support students, strengthen schools, and expand opportunity.

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UA Education Policy Center

Our Research

TEACHING &
LEARNING

EDUCATOR
WORKFORCE
& LEADERSHIP

STUDENT
SUPPORT &
INCLUSIVE
EDUCATION

EDUCATION
POLICY &
SYSTEM
LEADERSHIP

EDUCATION
PATHWAYS
& WORKFORCE

We deliver place-based, data-driven research designed to inform policy and
expand educational access across Alabama and the nation. In doing so, the EPC
provides the foundational insights necessary to drive economic development
and improve the quality of life for students in every community.

EXPLORE OUR RESEARCH

In 2016, place-based research from the UA-EPC
and MSU’s Stennis Institute informed a landmark
bipartisan vote to restore year-round Pell Grants.
Led by Senator Richard Shelby and Chairman
Thad Cochran, the Senate Appropriations
Committee approved the restoration in a
lopsided 29-1 vote, expanding educational
access for students across the nation.

Our Latest Research