Corey DeAngelis, PhD
Dr. DeAngelis is a prolific education policy researcher and an ardent supporter of educational freedom. EFI is fortunate to have him lead its efforts to research, publish, and share the overwhelming evidence that school choice improves vital student outcomes. Additionally, Dr. DeAngelis is the National Director of Research at American Federation for Children, and an adjunct scholar at Cato Institute in Washington, D.C.
Dr. DeAngelis holds a PhD in Education Policy from University of Arkansas.
James Paul
James Paul conducts empirical research on school choice, as well as academic freedom in higher education. Having previously worked as an Associate Policy Director at the Foundation for Excellence in Education and a Senior Policy Analyst at the Commonwealth Foundation, James has experience researching and developing school choice programs.
A graduate of Syracuse University (BA and MPA), James is a Distinguished Doctoral Fellow at the University of Arkansas’ Department of Education Reform. He is pursuing a PhD in Education Policy.
Selected Research:
- Political Opinions of K-12 Teachers: Results from a Nationally Representative Survey (EFI)
- Other than Merit: The Prevalence of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statements in University Hiring (American Enterprise Institute)
- Diversity University (Heritage)
- Equity Elementary (Heritage)
- Does School Choice Need Bipartisan Support? An Empirical Analysis of the Legislative Record (American Enterprise Institute)
- Education Freedom and Student Achievement: Is More School Choice Associated with Higher State-Level Performance on the NAEP?
Board of Directors
Lindsey Burke, PhD
Dr. Burke serves as the Director of the Center for Education Policy at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. Her research and commentary on school choice have been published widely in academic journals and news media outlets over the course of several years. Her voice is highly respected and sought after on education in America.
Matthew Nielsen, MS
Mr. Nielsen is passionate about the preservation of individual choice. He works to expand education options for families throughout the United States, recognizing the unique needs of individual students. He has authored many articles for news publications and is the author of the forthcoming book, Critical Condition.
Jay P. Greene, PhD
Dr. Greene is Senior Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation and former Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Education Reform at the University of Arkansas. Greene’s current areas of research interest include school choice, and the effect of schools on non-cognitive and civic values.
Advisory Board
Jason Bedrick, Director of Policy, EdChoice
Jonathan Butcher, Sr. Policy Analyst, Heritage Foundation
Jason Crye, Program Officer, Bradley Foundation
Dr. Angela Dills, Professor of Economics, Western Carolina University
Robert Enlow, President and CEO, EdChoice
Jeff Kwitowski, SVP Public Affairs & Policy, Stride, Inc.
Dr. Matthew Ladner, Sr. Research Strategist, Arizona Chamber Foundation
Kerry McDonald, Sr. Education Fellow at FEE
Dr. Benjamin Scafidi, Professor of Economics, Kennesaw State University
Inez Stepman, Sr. Policy Analyst, Independent Women's Forum
Dr. Terry Stoops, VP of Research, John Locke Foundation
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