Member Since 2015

C. Kirabo Jackson

Kirabo Jackson, a labor economist who studies education and social policy issues, is professor of economics and the Abraham Harris Professor of Human Development and Social Policy at Northwestern University. Jackson was appointed to the White House Council of Economic Advisors in August 2023.

Published Articles & Media

Character Education

Linking Social-Emotional Learning to Long-Term Success

Student survey responses show effects in high school and beyond

By C. Kirabo Jackson

Research

The Costs of Cutting School Spending

Lessons from the Great Recession

By C. Kirabo Jackson

State Policy

The Full Measure of a Teacher

Using value-added to assess effects on student behavior

By C. Kirabo Jackson

Blog

Could the Disappointing 2017 NAEP Scores Be Due to the Great Recession?

There is considerable evidence that this year’s flat scores may have been caused by events that happened almost a decade ago.

By C. Kirabo Jackson

Blog

Money Does Matter After All

A response to Eric Hanushek

By C. Kirabo Jackson

Research

Boosting Educational Attainment and Adult Earnings

Does school spending matter after all?

By C. Kirabo Jackson

News

Cash for Test Scores

The impact of the Texas Advanced Placement Incentive Program

By C. Kirabo Jackson

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