Dr. Strong’s research focuses on the intersection of education policy, equity, and accountability for historically marginalized populations. She applies critical quantitative and qualitative methodologies to examine systemic issues across K–12 education and public programming through research and evaluations for school districts, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies. Her scholarship has informed high-impact initiatives including federal consent decree oversight, and she has contributed to multiple grant-funded projects in collaboration with advocacy organizations, government entities, and academic institutions.
Teaching
courses taught
EDUC 4023 - Differentiating Instruction in Diverse Secondary Classrooms
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Spring 2022
Focuses on teaching culturally and linguistically diverse students, special education students, and differentiation in the classroom. Emphasizes evidence-based teaching practices and programmatic interventions that support student learning. Includes practicum. Degree credit not granted for this course and EDUC 4351.
EDUC 5035 - Family and Community Engagement
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Summer 2025
Focuses on models and strategies for improving parent and community involvement in the schools. Discusses administrative concerns, such as parent advisory councils, and instructional concerns, such as helping children with school assignments.
EDUC 5485 - Differentiation in the Classroom
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Spring 2022
Focuses on teaching culturally and linguistically diverse students, special education students, and differentiation in the classroom. Emphasizes evidence-based teaching practices, programmatic interventions that support student learning and using research to inform practice. Includes practicum. Department enforced prerequisite: restricted to MA+ students.
EDUC 5625 - Methods of Teaching English Language Development
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Fall 2022
Exposes students to strategies used to teach English Language Development. Covers both theoretical and applied aspects of language learning and teaching. Exposes students to techniques, activities, strategies and resources to plan instruction for students learning English Language Development. Emphasizes oral language development, literacy and content-area instruction for teaching K-12 students. Recommended prerequisite: EDUC 5615.
