Dr. Amber Northern Tasked with Reforming IES

On May 30, the Department of Education welcomed Dr. Amber Northern as Senior Advisor, announcing that she will be tasked with reforming the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). In the department’s announcement, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon was quoted:

“As we return education to the states, it’s essential that educators have access to accurate data to inform their work and develop best practices. Dr. Northern’s deep expertise in education statistics and years of experience in the classroom will be an asset as we re-envision the work of IES.” 

Northern serves as Senior Vice President for Research at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute and holds a Ph.D. in education policy and evaluation from the University of Virginia.