Thomas S. Dee, a national leader in education policy research, is honored with the Barnett Family Professorship.
Stanford Graduate School of Education (GSE) Professor Thomas S. Dee has been appointed to an endowed chair, the highest honor the university can bestow on faculty.
Dee was named the Barnett Family Professor of Education. Dean Dan Schwartz announced the appointment at a faculty meeting.
“Professor Dee is one of the leading economists of education in the nation and a major force in education policy research,” said Schwartz. “His expertise and scholarship has helped inform policy to create better and more effective educational systems.”
Dee’s work uses quantitative evidence to inform contemporary policy debates in education. His research interests range widely and include the analysis of state and federal policies related to school accountability and reform, teacher effectiveness and education finance, as well as studies done in partnership with school districts implementing innovative practices. He teaches courses at GSE in quantitative methods and policy analysis.
“Professor Dee is one of the leading economists of education in the nation and a major force in education policy research,” said Schwartz. “His expertise and scholarship has helped inform policy to create better and more effective educational systems.”
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