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Research in Education and Public Policy Seminar Series

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Oklahoma Center for Education Policy

Research in Education and Public Policy Seminar Series

This Seminar Series brings together scholars, researchers, and policy experts at the University of Oklahoma to share empirical research and participate in dialogue on pressing issues in education and public policy in Oklahoma.

When: Thursdays from Noon-1:00 PM     

Where: Dale Tower, Room 906 (In-person, Norman Campus)

Presentation Schedule | 2026-27 Academic Year

DateTopicPresenterDiscussant
Sept. 24

Fluency or drudgery? Evaluating a schoolwide math facts intervention

Brian PoncyCorey Peltier
Oct. 15

Do early credit opportunities increase college attainment?

Taylor DelaneyRebecca Wilkenson
Nov. 19

Are districts following the state's open enrollment policy?

Deven CarlsonMegan Oftedal
Feb. 18

How do special tax zones impact school funding?

Cynthia Rogers and Stephen EllisDeven Carlson
March 11

DEI and the mission of education

Kaleb BriscoeJulie Gerlinger
April 22

(coming soon)

Tyler RansomAdam Tyner

*A light lunch with a limited menu will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.


Faculty Fellows

Seminar Affiliates

Kaleb Briscoe, Higher Education

Deven Carlson, Political Science

Tana Fitzpatrick, Tribal Relations

Julie Gerlinger, Sociology

Ben Heddy, Educational Psychology

Julianna Lopez Kershen, Instructional Leadership

Brent Norwood, Economics

Corey Peltier, Special Education

Kyle Hilbert, Speaker | OK House of Rep.

Samuel NaabEducation Policy

Megan OftedalEducation Policy