Dr. Christina Claiborne

Biography

Christina Claiborne is an Adjunct Lecturer at Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she teaches courses focused on Foundations and Evidence 101 in the in-person online master's programs. She serves as the research project director for the EdResearch Action Project at the Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University. Claiborne leads a team of practitioners and researchers to create research synthesis briefs that distill key findings in educational topics, specifically tailored for school district leaders. These briefs are designed to provide clear and actionable insights that inform decision-making processes, ensuring that leaders are equipped with a comprehensive understanding of research to guide their strategies and interventions. Prior to joining the Annenberg Institute, Claiborne was the assistant director of academics at the Education Department at Brown University, where she taught classes on quantitative skills and an internship course for students in the Master's Urban Education Policy program. She began her career teaching high school math in Rhode Island, gaining valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities within urban education. Her experience in the classroom fuels her commitment to ensuring that evidence-based practices are accessible and actionable for educators at all levels. In addition to her roles at HGSE and the Annenberg Institute, Claiborne consults on projects related to educational policy, program evaluation, and data-driven decision-making.

Research Interests