Biography
Jennifer Duer is a Ph.D. student in the School of Education with a specialization in Educational Policy and Social Context (EPSC).
Jennifer’s research focuses on the well-being of children and families from under-resourced neighborhoods. She is particularly interested in studying variation in state-level policies involving children, including Head Start, State Pre-K, and child care subsidies. Her firsthand experience in early child care and education (ECCE) programs motivates her to understand how to improve current policies using rigorous scientific methods.
Currently, Jennifer is working on research projects examining the characteristics of programs that participate in Quality Rating Improvement Systems (QRIS) and exploring the effects of blended funding within ECCE centers.
Originally from New Jersey, Jennifer graduated magna cum laude from Furman University with a B.S. in Psychology and minor in Poverty Studies in 2016. In the future, she hopes to serve as a liaison between research and policy in an academic setting.
Jennifer Duer is a Ph.D. student in the School of Education with a specialization in Educational Policy and Social Context (EPSC).
Jennifer’s research focuses on the well-being of children and families from under-resourced neighborhoods. She is particularly interested in studying variation in state-level policies involving children, including Head Start, State Pre-K, and child care subsidies. Her firsthand experience in early child care and education (ECCE) programs motivates her to understand how to improve current policies using rigorous scientific methods.
Currently, Jennifer is working on research projects examining the characteristics of programs that participate in Quality Rating Improvement Systems (QRIS) and exploring the effects of blended funding within ECCE centers.
Originally from New Jersey, Jennifer graduated magna cum laude from Furman University with a B.S. in Psychology and minor in Poverty Studies in 2016. In the future, she hopes to serve as a liaison between research and policy in an academic setting.
