The Pitt Education Research Report - September 2021

Featured Articles

Shedding Light on How Children Interpret Dark Tourism
Shedding Light on How Children Interpret Dark Tourism

New research by Mary Margaret Kerr explores how visitor experiences can be improved for children at destinations associated with dark subject matter. For decades, she has led crisis teams responding to tragedies such as school deaths, accidents, natural disasters.

Why Some Education Reforms Stick and Others Don't
Why Some Education Reforms Stick and Others Don't

New research by Eleanor Anderson addresses a vexing question in education: Why do some education reforms become entrenched and others disappear?

Cultivating Race-Conscious School Leaders
Cultivating Race-Conscious School Leaders

New research by Michael Gunzenhauser and others explores how school principals think about (or don't think about) race with their students. It has implications for the school conditions.

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Research With Impact

Research With Impact

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