Assistant Professor of Education Policy, University of Texas at Austin
Joshua Childs is an assistant professor in the Educational Policy and Planning program in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy. His research examines the role of interorganizational networks and cross-sector collaborations to address complex educational issues. He also investigates collaborative approaches involving organizations (local, state, and national) that have the potential to improve academic achievement and opportunities for students in urban and rural schools.
Joshua graduated from Plano West High School, ran track & field and received a B.A. in Elementary Education from the University of Tulsa, earned an M.A. in Education Policy from University of Colorado-Boulder, and PhD in Learning Sciences and Policy from the University of Pittsburgh.
Kids missing school: Why it's happening -- and how to stop it
Jun 01, 2023 11:44 am UTC| Life
Chronic absenteeism defined as a students missing approximately 18 days of the school year is on the rise. Compared with the years preceding the COVID-19 pandemic, almost three-quarters of U.S. public schools are now...