Dr. James Kim

Professor

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Biography

James S. Kim is a prominent academic in the field of education specializing in literacy intervention and experimental design. He conducts systematic and policy-relevant research focusing on improving literacy outcomes for low-income students and struggling readers. As the leader of the READS Lab (Research Enhances Adaptations Designed for Scale in Literacy), he collaborates with school districts to tackle significant literacy education challenges. His research emphasizes building students' domain knowledge and reading engagement to foster long-term improvements in reading comprehension. Kim promotes open science principles within his lab, encouraging open data and research replication to enhance educational practices. He has significantly contributed to the understanding of effective literacy strategies through various experimental interventions and has published numerous articles addressing literacy education across different grade levels.

Research Interests

Experience

Thompson Professor

— Present

Harvard Graduate School of Education • Cambridge, MA

Teaching and researching in the field of literacy intervention and educational policy.

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).