Dr. Jonathan Supovitz

Biography

Jonathan Supovitz conducts research on how education organizations utilize forms of evidence to inquire about the quality and effectiveness of systems that support teaching and learning in schools. He leads the evidence-based leadership strand of Penn’s mid-career leadership program and teaches courses that help current and future leaders develop inquiry frameworks and continuous improvement skills. His research interests include education leadership policy, having focused on policy analysis during his studies at Duke University. Supovitz earned his doctorate from Harvard's Graduate School of Education, where he gained practical teaching experience in Queretaro, Mexico, and Boston, Massachusetts. His dissertation at Harvard explored classroom accountability through the use of portfolio assessment in urban school districts. He has worked as a research associate and directed evaluations for various educational initiatives. Since joining the Consortium for Policy Research in Education (CPRE) in 1997 as a senior researcher, he has published findings from numerous educational studies examining relationships among teacher professional development, teaching practice, and student achievement, focusing on coherent visions for instructional improvement. His expertise includes district reform, instructional improvement, and educational leadership.

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